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What are do defects in NT amines and acetylcholine often result in?

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psychiatric disorders

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What are the amine NTs?

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Dopamine
Norepinephrine/Epinephrine
Histamine
Serotonin

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What is another important NT that is not considered an amine?

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Acetylcholine (ACh)

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What are the 5 single-source divergent networks?

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  1. Dopamine (DA)
  2. Norepinephrine (noradrenaline/adrenaline)(NE/NA)/ Epinephrine (Epi)
  3. Histamine (His)
  4. Serotonin (5-HT/ 5-HTP)
  5. Acetylcholine (ACh)
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What do all of the 5 networks utilize?

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unique NTs

  • Small molecule NTs
  • Ca dependent release
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Where are the neurons that release a single NT contained?

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in nuclei

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What are the locations of the 5 network nuclei?

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Brainstem, hypothalamus and basal forebrain

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Network neurons in the 5 single-source divergent networks have what characteristics?

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unmyelinated axons that are highly arborized which synapse on many target cells in various brain regions

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Do all 5 networks communicate?

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Yes, they are interconnected and work cooperatively together to control overall brain state
- consciousness, attention, emotion, learning and memory processes, and the monitoring of overall physiologic state of the body

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What other brain regions do the 5 networks also project to?

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thalamus and cortical regions

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List of nuclei and systems on pg 19

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better visualized on pg. 20 (if you went to class to fill it in)

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Volume synaptic transmission is what type of synapse?

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Non-direct synapse

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How does volume synaptic transmission work?

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Release of NT in response to intracellular Ca, through varicosities of the axons –> NT can diffuse freely

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Numerous NT molecules can diffuse freely in various directions is known as what type of release?

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Omnidirectional

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What are postsynaptic physiological effects via “volume synaptic transmission” NT release?`

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  • Large numbers of cells influenced each time NT released
  • Long duration of modulatory effects
  • Non-directed action
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Which pathway of the brain is involved in producing the state of consciousness (during the sleep-wake cycle)?

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Thalamic ascending reticular activating system (ARAS, RAS

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What structures (nuclei) do the circuits of the ARAS/RAS ascend through in the brainstem and cerebral cortex?

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  • Intralaminar thalamic nuclei (ILn)

- Thalamic reticular nucleus (TRn) of the thalamus to cerebral cortex

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What do all 5 of the single-source divergent networks communicate with?

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the thalamic ARAS

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Where is the norepinephrine/noradrenaline produced?

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Locus coeruleus (Lc)
- a paired brainstem nuclei within the rostral pons
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Where in the brain does the Locus coerules (Lc) of NE/NA system project?

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Several regions including the cerebrum, hippocampus, cerebellum, and the hypothalamus

  • Even to structures of the limbic system (amygdala)
  • Also to ARAS
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Functions of the NE/NA system?

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  • Excitatory and Inhibitory
  • Attention and arousal (including “flight or flight” response)
  • Negative emotion process
  • Regulation of deep sleep (non-REM sleep)
  • Support learning and memory
  • May aid in cognitive performance
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What is the source of histamine in the CNS?

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tuberomammilary nucleus (TMn) of the hypothalamus

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Is histamine excitatory, inhibitory, or both?

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only excitatory

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What are the targets of the His system?

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brainstem, spinal cord, hippocampus, thalamus, cerebellum, and cerebrum

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What are the functions of the His?
- Mediation of arousal and attention - Modulation of body energy stores (energy homeostasis) - Control of circadian rhythms - Support learning and memory
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Where is the serotonin (5-HT) produced?
Raphe nuclei
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Where is the Raphe nuclei located?
A region of the brainstem that extends from the pons to the midbrain
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Does serotonin have an excitatory or inhibitory affect?
both
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Where do the projections from the Raphe nuclei in the serotonin system go?
to the cerebellum, brainstem, spinal cord, thalamus, hypothalamus, and cerebrum
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What are the functions of serotonin system?
- Mediation of attention & arousal - Inhibition (suppression) of behavior - Modulation of negative emotions - Support learning & memory - Control of deep sleep (non-REM)
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Of the 8 distinct nuclei of the Ach system, which two are considered the principle nuclei?
Basalis of Meynert (NB) and Pontopeduncular nucleus (PPN)
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Where is the Basalis of Meynert (NB) located?
anterior part of the thalamus and lenticular nucleus within the anterior perforated substance
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Where is the pontopeduncular nucleus (PPN) located?
in the midbrain adjacent to the substantia nigra
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Is ACh excitatory or inhibitory?
Excitatory only at the NMJ, but both in the brain
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Brain regions that receive input from ACh neurons
thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and cerebrum
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Where specifically are nuclei of the Dopamine (DA) system?
Nuclei of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and Substantia nigra
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Functions of the dopamine system?
- Mediate the brain's "positive reward network" & motivation - Modulates positive emotion and mood - Supports learning and memory - Mediates attention and arousal
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How is dopamine removed from the synaptic cleft?
through enzymatic breakdown and cell uptake/re-uptake
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What is the is the dopamine transporter referred to as?
DAT
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What do opiate drugs like cocaine and amphetamines do to dopamine and its receptors?
they block re-uptake of dopamine by binding to the DAT r/c - this increase release of more dopamine - Some also activate Ca channels --> releasing large bolus of dopamine in to synapse
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T/F: Opiates can block GABA-ergic inhibitory interneurons.
True
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What is the role of Nicotine in the DA system?
Binds to a subtype of GLU r/c (nicotinic r/c) | - Binding on these excitatory neurons results in release of GLU
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What is the role of GLU in the DA system and nicotinic r/c?
GLU binds to the VTA neurons, activating and causing the release of dopamine (DA)
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What types of feelings and emotions are activated with activation of the DA system?
Positive feelings and emotions | - more often the pathway is stimulated, the stronger the motivational drive

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