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What was the first drug to have an effect on a neurotransmitter?
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Opium.
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What drug blocks blocks the release of the neurotransmitter?
An example of a drug that blocks release of a neurotransmitter is botulinum toxin (Ach) and atropine.
If drug A antagonizes an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the Central Nervous System of a patient the most likely effect would be what?
Jittery - your taking away the inhibitory element with the antagonist.
Which type of drug typically acts on the neurotransmitter GABA?
Antianxiety
A chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that when released has an effect on the next cell is called a?
neurotransmitters
The effect that a neurotransmitter has on the postsynaptic membrane depends on?
kjk
Is adrenaline a depressant hallucinogen or stimulant?
stimulant it's a neurotransmitter, not a drug
The effect of a neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell occurs when the neurotransmitter?
binds to specific receptors on postsynaptic cell membrane
Why is caffeine considered a drug?
It binds to specific neurotransmitter sites, and exerts a physiologic effect. In the case of caffeine, it is potentially dependence producing, if utilized on a regular basis in sufficient quantities.
Which neurotransmitter is involved in drug addiction?
Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in drug addiction. It plays a key role in the brain's reward system, reinforcing behaviors that lead to the release of dopamine, such as drug use. Over time, repeated drug use can disrupt the natural dopamine balance in the brain, leading to addiction.
What determines the effect that a neurotransmitter has on the postsynaptic neuron?
the receptors on the postsynaptic membrane
A drug that mimics the effects of a particular neurotransmitter or blocks its reuptake is called?
an antagonist
Do parenteral drugs skip the first pass effect?
Yes, the first pass effect is the amount of drug lost during digestion
