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MH Module 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cerebrum | Largest Part of the Brain |
| Psychobiology | The study of the biological foundations of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes. |
| Hypothalamus regulates what? | appetite, temperature, blood pressure, thirst, and circadian rhythms, temperature |
| Pons | Part of the brainstem |
| Medulla | Connects the spinal cord and pons. |
| Medulla is responsible for what? | heart rate, BP, respiration, and reflexes like swallowing, sneezing, coughing. |
| Limbic System AKA "emotional brain" is associated with what? | with feelings of fear and anxiety; anger, rage, and aggression; love, joy, and hope, Sexuality and social behavior |
| Neurotransmitter | chemicals stored in the axon terminal of neurons. |
| The junction between two neurons is? | A synapse |
| Electrical impulses cause what? | release of neurotransmitters into synaptic cleft |
| Sympathetic | -Dominant in stressful situations - “Fight or Flight” -Increases heart rate and respirations -Blood shunted to major organs |
| Parasympathetic | -Dominant in "relaxed" situations -Normal heart rate and promotes elimination. |
| Neurotransmitters are central to the therapeutic action of what medications? | many psychotropic medications |
| What are the functions of Acetylcholine?? | sleep, arousal, pain, perception, coordination of movement & memory |
| What does Norepinephrine regulate? | Regulates mood, cognition, perception, heart function, sleep. |
| GABA is important for what? | Sleep and arousal |
| Psychopharmacology | primary treatment for mental disorders despite continued research on the impact of psychological interventions. |
| Psychotropic medication | Medication that affects psychic function, behavior, or experience |
| Reuptake | the process of neurotransmitter inactivation where it is reabsorbed back into presynaptic neuron. |
| Pharmacological action | blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin intensifying these effects |
| How long does antidepressants take for maximum effect? | 4-8 weeks |
| What are the 1st lines of treatment for depression? | SSRIs-Examples: Fluoxetine, Citalopram, Escitalopram Paroxetine, Sertraline |
| What is the Action for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors? | to block MAO in the brain increasing amount of norepinephrine, dopamine & serotonin |
| What is a risk for taking Bupropion (Wellbutrin)? | serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
| What are 3 most common medications that interact with many medications? | ST. John's Worth, cimetidine and MAOI's |
| What are the common side effects of anti-depressants?? | dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, sedation, and nausea |
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