Amino Acid and Neurotrasmitters

Question 1

describe the metabolism of glutamate

Answer 1

Question 2

describe the formatoin of GABA

Answer 2

Question 3

describe the GABA shunt

Answer 3

Question 4

which disease is associated with low GABA?

Answer 4

epilepsy

• epilepsy may be treated with GABA analogs or drugs that block GABA reuptake from synapse
• benozdiazepines (valium) bind to the GABA receptor -> potentiates GABA -> reduced anxiety

Question 5

describe PCP (phencyclidine)

Answer 5

• antagonist of the NMDA (glutamate) receptor

Question 6

describe the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin

Answer 6