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Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators

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THC   show
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show decreases pressure within the eyes in patients with glaucoma, and reduces the symptoms of certain motor disorders  
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show stimulates cannabinoid receptors located in specific regions of the brain.  
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show indirect agonist for the GABA(A) receptor reduce anxiety, promote sleep, reduce muscle seizure activity, produce muscle relaxation  
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Acetylocholine (ACh)   show
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show composed of choline and acetate  
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Acetylcholinergic neurons   show
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Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)   show
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show Botulinum toxin (Botox) - antagonist - prevents release by terminal buttons Black Widow spider venom - agonist - poison triggers release of ACh  
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2 types of ACh receptors   show
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show ionotropic blocked by curare (used as a muscle relaxer)  
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show metabotropic blocked by atropine  
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show blocks muscarinic receptors  
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show blocks nicotinic receptors  
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show produces both excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (based on receptor type)  
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show agonist- block the reuptake of dopamine  
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show antagonist-blocks dopamine D2 receptors-reduces symptoms of schizophrenia  
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show agonist- causes the release of more dopamine and NE into the synapse  
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show LSD, stimulates 5-HT(2A) receptors in forebrain and produces distortions of visual perceptions  
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MDMA   show
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show treatment for PTSD and anxiety disorders  
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LSD   show
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Psilocybin   show
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show LSD, MDMA, Psilocybin ('shrooms)  
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show refers to drug (produced outside the body)  
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show 1.produces analgesia 2.inhibits species-typical defensive responses such as fleeing and hiding 3.stimulates a system of neurons involved in reinforcement ("reward")  
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caffeine   show
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adenosine   show
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)   show
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show (ex. caffeine and adenosine)produce inhibitory postsynaptic potentials; generally inhibitory effects on behavior  
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show Endogenous opioids  
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Endogenous opioids   show
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Peptides   show
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Diphenhydramine   show
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