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Amino acids are the neurotransmitters in the vast majority of ______________ acting, directed synapses.
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fast
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Four amino acids are widely recognized neurotransmitters:(a)_______(b)_______
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(G)lutamate (G)lycine (G)ABA (A)spartate
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In contrast to the amino acid neurotransmitters, the _________ are small-molecule neurotransmitters with slower, more diffuse effects.
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Monoamines
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What are the 2 groups of monoamine neurotransmitters?
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Catecholamines and Indolamines
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Which of the 4 monoamine nTs are catecholamines?
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Dopamine, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
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What is one monoamine nT that is an Indolamine?
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Serotonin (derived from Tryptophan)
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Neuropeptides are short chains of ________ _______ are the only class of large-molecule neurotransmitters.
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Amino Acids
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____________, the nT at neuromuscular junctions, is a nT in a class by itself.
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Acetylcholine
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Nitric oxide and CO are examples of _______ ___ neurotransmitters.
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Soluble gas
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What are the 7 key steps to proper neurotransmitter action? A
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(1)nT Synthesis (2)nT Storage (3)nT Leakage Destruction (4)nT vesicles release to presynaptic membrane
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What are the 7 key steps to proper neurotransmitter action? B
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(5)nT molecules bind to autoreceptors inhibiting more nT release (6)nT bind to postsynaptic receptors (7)nT Deactivation thru reuptake or degradation
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