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SEROTONIN Flashcards

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5-HT synthesized from

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tryptophan

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tryptophan catalyzed by

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TPH to 5 HTP, catalyzed by AADC to 5-HT

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3
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PCPA

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blocks 5-ht synthesis by inhibiting TPH

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4
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kynurenine

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ingested tryptophan metabolized to

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5
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SSRIs

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inactivation of 5-HT, reuptake by 5-HT transporter

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6
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VMAT2

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blocked by resperine, depletes 5-HT

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5HT1A receptor

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inhibit adenylyl cyclase to decrease cAMP synthesis, membrane hyper polarization

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5HT2A receptor

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increases Ca and PKC

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9
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5HT1A receptor medicine

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anxiety regulating, postsynaptic

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