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Morphine and other opiates are able to lock into receptor sites for?
not serotonine
A good analogy for the way in which a neurotransmitter binds to receptor sites is?
a key fitting in the lock of a door
In the lock and key analogy for neurotransmitters the lock refers to the?
In the lock and key analogy for neurotransmitters, the lock refers to the receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron. Just like a key fits into a specific lock, neurotransmitters bind to their corresponding receptors, triggering a response in the receiving neuron. This analogy illustrates the specificity of neurotransmitter-receptor interactions, which are crucial for effective communication between neurons.
What are holes in the surface of the dendrites or certain cells of the muscles and glands that are shaped to fit only certain neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitter receptor sites on ligand-gated ion pores.
Does bupremnorphine affect opioids?
yes bupremorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid that when it comes into contact with the brains opiate receptors, instead of bouncing rapidly in and out like pure opiates such morphine (heroin) , oxycontin, and lortab, bupremorhpine docks and saturates the receptor without bouncing in and out. Its stationary nature in the receptor is why if any other opiates are taken with bupremorphine just bounce off the receptor and flush harmlessly out of the system. Never take any opiates with bupremorphine.
Receptor sites are found where?
Receptor sites are primarily found on the surface of cells, embedded in their membranes. These sites interact with specific molecules, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs, allowing the cell to receive and respond to various signals. Additionally, receptor sites can also be present in intracellular compartments, where they play roles in signaling pathways within the cell.
Can Chemical transmitters stimulate any receptor site to initiate an action?
No, chemical transmitters can only stimulate specific receptor sites that they are designed to bind to. Each transmitter has a specific shape that fits into a corresponding receptor site like a lock and key, triggering a specific response in the target cell. This specificity is essential for precise communication between cells in the body.
What is an adrenergic receptor?
An adrenergic receptor is any of several sites in the surface membranes of cells innervated by adrenergic neurons.
How do you locate receptor sites when transmitting a nerve cell?
Synapse
Where are Receptor sites on a neuron primarily found?
dendrites only
Opiate drugs occupy the same receptor sites as?
endorphine
What a receptor protein in a membrane that recognizes a chemical signal is most similar to?
A receptor protein in a membrane that recognizes a chemical signal is most similar to a lock on a door, where the chemical signal acts as the key that fits into the lock to initiate a response. Just like a lock and key, the receptor protein and the chemical signal must fit together in a specific way for the response to occur.
