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Decks in this class (16)

Macroanatomy (FS - Week 1)
What is the forebrain comprised of,
Name 3 features of the cerebrum,
What is the postcentral gyrus rec...
37  cards
Micro-anatomy (Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators) (FS - Week 1)
What is the function of the neuro...,
What receptors does acetylcholine...,
What is the drug target of acetyl...
33  cards
GABA (FS - Week 2)
Name 3 neurotransmitter criteria,
What type of neurotransmitter is ...,
What is gaba short for
44  cards
Glutamate (FS - Week 2)
What type of neurotransmitter is ...,
Where is glutamate synthesised,
What is the name of the enzyme th...
35  cards
Anxiolytics (PD - Week 3)
What are anxiolytics used for,
What are the effects of alcohol o...,
What regulates the stress responce
14  cards
Neuropeptides and Endogenous Opioids (FS Week 3)
Where are neuropeptides synthesised,
Why are neuropeptides good drug t...,
Can neuropeptides cross the blood...
16  cards
Pain pathways (FS Week 3)
What receptor is pain detected by,
What is a bipolar neuron in relat...,
What do peripheral sensory nerve ...
14  cards
5-HT (FS Week 5)
What type of neurotransmitter is ...,
Where is serotonin found,
How is serotonin synthesised
25  cards
Noradrenaline (FS Week 5)
What is a catecholamine neurotran...,
How is noradrenaline synthesised,
How is noradrenaline stored
9  cards
Dopamine (FS Week 6)
What type of neurotransmitter is ...,
How is dopamine synthesised,
Where is dopamine stored
19  cards
Anaesthetics (PD Week 2)
What is a general anaesthesia,
What is local anaesthesia,
What are the 4 stages of general ...
18  cards
Antiepileptics (PD Week 2)
What is an epileptic seizure,
What are the 3 mechanisms of acti...,
What do benzodiazepines do to gab...
10  cards
Analgesia (PD Week 4)
Name an opioid antagonist,
Name 3 opioid agonists,
Why do opioids in overdose cause ...
9  cards
Antidepressants (PD Week 5)
0  cards
Antipsychotics (PD Week 6)
What is schizophrenia,
What are some positive symptoms o...,
What are some negative symptoms o...
12  cards
Drugs for movement disorders (PD Week 6)
0  cards

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