front 1 Terminology: cholinergic Receptors: cholinergic - nicotinic and
muscarinic Function: CNS learning/ PNS moving Removal:
acetylcholinesterase enzyme Chemical class: choline
derivative Drugs/disorders: nicotine, curare, alzheimer's | |
front 2 Terminology: dopaminergic Receptors: dopaminergic (D1 &
D2) Function: seeking/ reward pathway Removal: reuptake or
monoamine oxidase enzyme Chemical class: biogenic amine
/catecholamine Drugs/disorders: addiction, Parkinson's, schizophrenia | |
front 3 Terminology: adrenergic Receptors: adrenergic (α,
β) Function: CNS attention, PNS sympathetic NS Removal:
reuptake or monoamine oxidase enzyme Chemical class: biogenic
amine /catecholamine Drugs/disorders: Wellbutrin, amphetamines, ADHD | back 3
norepinephrine, epinephrine |
front 4 Terminology: serotoninergic or 5HT-ergic
Receptors: serotoninergic or 5HT-ergic
Function: liking, impacts entire brain Removal:
reuptake Chemical class: biogenic amine NOT
catecholamine Drugs/disorders: depression, anxiety, SSRI
antidepressants, hallucinogens | |
front 5 Terminology: glutamatergic Receptors: NMDA
receptors Function: neuroplasticity Chemical class: amino
acids Drugs/disorders: ADHD, PCP, ketamine | |
front 6 Terminology: GABA-ergic Receptors: GABA-ergic Function:
anti-anxiety, chilling Chemical class: amino
acids Drugs/disorders: alcohol, benzodiazepines | |
front 7 Terminology: Opioids or opiates
Receptors: opioid (Δ, Κ, μ) Function: reduce pain
transmission Chemical class: neuropeptides Drugs/disorders:
opioid medications and opioid addictions | |
front 8 Terminology: cannabinoid Receptors: cannabinoid receptors (CB1
and CB2), Function: pain signaling; memory, eating sleeping,
pleasure and food rewarding Chemical class:
endocannabinoids Drugs/disorders: THC, CBD | back 8
Endocannabinoids (anandamide) |