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I need to know effects of psychoactive drugs and neurotoxnins on synaptic system?
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I would like to know the effects of antipsycotic drugs on a patient 87yrs old who suffers from dementia.
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What is the effect of excitatory psychoactive drugs on the brain?
Excitatory psychoactive drugs such as nicotine and cocaine primarily affect the central nervous system. They increase post-synaptic transmissions and may result in addictions and substance abuse. These stimulants increase the alertness of the user by mimicking the action of neurotransmitters or delaying the breakdown of neurotransmitters. They can also affect the transmission of optical signals in the thalamus of the brain.
What happens to your synaptic system if you don't use them?
If we don't use our synaptic system that leads to short term potentiation i.e short term memory. short term and long term memory depends on maintenance of synaptic potentiation. so if we don't use our synaptic system no new nerve cell for saving info will not be generated.
Beer contains alcohol explain why alcohol is said to be a drug?
Alcohol is classified as a drug because of its psychoactive effects on the central nervous system, which can alter mood and behaviour. It can lead to addiction, impair judgment, and cause various health risks.
What is phenylpropanylmine?
Phenylpropanylmine is a psychoactive drug. a psychoactive drug is a chemical substance that acts on the central nervous system altering brain function resulting in changes to perception, mood, consciousness and behavior.
What are Drugs that affect the central nervous system causing mental or behavioral changes are called?
Drugs that affect the central nervous system causing mental or behavioral changes are commonly referred to as psychoactive drugs. These drugs can alter mood, cognition, perception, or behavior when taken. Examples include stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opioids.
What is synaptic fatigue?
Synaptic fatigue, or short-term synaptic depression, is an activity-dependent form of short-term plasticity that affects neuronal efficacy and results in the temporary inability to fire and therefore transmit an input signal. It is thought to be a form of negative feedback in order to physiologically control particular forms of nervous system activity.[1] Synaptic fatigue involves the temporary inhibition of neurons due to constant and persistent stimulation, where the fatigue effects are generally dependent upon the type and frequency of stimuli present. The underlying cause of fatigue on the synapse is temporary depletion of synaptic vesicles that house neurotransmitters in the presynaptic cell. The neurotransmitters are released to propagate the signal to the postsynaptic cell. It has also been hypothesized that synaptic fatigue could be a result of postsynaptic receptor desensitization or changes in postsynaptic passive conductance, but recent evidence has suggested that it is primarily a presynaptic phenomenon.
What is the name of the graphical utility to install or update packages in Linux?
This is dependent on the package management system. Debian has Synaptic.
Is depression due to serotonin?
Depression is due to alteration in the level of serotonin at the synaptic junctions of neurons in the limbic system.
What triggers the release of acetylcholine from a synaptic terminal?
Limbic system, a part of nervous system releases Acetyl colin
Where does bipolar disorder occur?
Bipolar occurs at the level of the synaptic junction between neurotransmitters and receptors in the limbic system of the brain.
Are effects of tobacco and alcohol the same?
Tobacco effects mainly the respiratory system and nervous system. Alcohol effects the circulatory system the digestive system (e.g. liver) and the nervous system.
Is caffeine a vitamin?
No, it is not. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant of the methylxanthine class. It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug.
