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Amines
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NH2
no oxygen |
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Socrates was compelled to drink an extract from the hemlock plant which caused his death. Which chemical in this drink was most likely the cause of his death?
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piperidine
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Why should prolonged use of amphetamines be avoided?
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Can lead to sleeplessness, seizures, hallucinations, paranoia, and serious heart disease
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Low molecular weight amines that have foul odors
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cadaverine
putrescine |
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Amines are...
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polar
1 deg-amines and 2 deg-amines can hydrogen bond. They form weaker hydrogen bonds than alcohols. |
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Physical prop
Boiling pts |
alkanes
ethers amines alcohols carboxylic acids |
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How does caffeine make an individual feel energetic?
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it increases glucose production
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Why do plants make nicotine?
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as a defense against insect predators
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What is an alkaloid?
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amine containing compound derived from a plant
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What is morphine used for in medicine?
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relieves severe chronic pain
often used in cancer patients |
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What is quinine used for in medicine?
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antipyretic
reduces fever |
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What effect does atropine have on eyes?
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enlarges/dilates pupils
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Why are many amine containing drugs converted into their ammonium salts?
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the ammonium salts are more water soluble than the parent amine
they are easily transported thru the body in the aqueaous medium of the blood |
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What is a synapse?
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the gap between neurons across which neurotransmitters act
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Elevated dopamine levels in the brain are associated with which disease?
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schizophrenia
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How does Prozac combat depression?
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inhibit the reuptake of serotonin by the presynaptic neuron thus effectively increasing its concentration
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Which class of compounds are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system?
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hormones
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What affect do drugs have that bind to the H2 histamine receptor?
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reduces acid secretion in the stomach
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What functional group are found in Demerol?
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aromatic ring
ester amine |
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Physical prop of Amines
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R-NH2
dipole-dipole attraction LDF hydrogen bonding 5 carbons or less WILL be soluble in water |
