Neurotransmitters: A Tutorial Study Guide
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“Neurotransmitter” is a part of the Principles of Biology course series and the Neuropsychopharmacology course series textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format. It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained for easy reading. The principles and concepts are introduced systematically so students can learn and retain the materials intuitively.
Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
Dr. Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D., is an author and a university professor with a Ph.D. degree in Physiology and 3 bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Physics, and Astrophysics.She uses innovative teaching methods to challenge students and engage them to participate in learning. The books she has written are intuitive, easy-to-read and understand because she applies the theories of learning gained from her neurobiological research.The pedagogy uses immediate feedback to provide answers to questions instantly to accelerate the rate of learning and knowledge acquisition. The interactive and self-paced method allows students to explore knowledge modularly and incrementally without a pre-defined path of exploration.The brain-compatible pedagogy was inspired by the results of her brain research, which identified how decisions are affected by emotions using a neurobiological model of emotions she has created.She has teaching experience in physiology, neuroscience, and neuropsychopharmacology.
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Neurotransmitters - Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
Neurotransmitter
A Tutorial Study Guide
Nicoladie Tam, Ph. D.
Copyright © 2015 by Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
ISBN 978-1-301-26861-0
All rights reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means without prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations in critical review articles.
Authored by: Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
Published by: Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
First Published: August 16, 2013
Revision Date: June 16, 2015
eBook ISBN: 9781301268610
Book statistics: 18,000 words
Keywords: neurotransmitter, drug, acetylcholine, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, glutamate, GABA, endorphin, enkephalin, substance P, nitric oxide, anandamide, neuroscience, biology, study guide, tutorial
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The printed version of this eBook is also available in PDF format in 66 pages.
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Preface
Neurotransmitter
is a part of the college-level Principles of Biology course series and the Neuropsychopharmacology course series textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format to describe the various types of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system and their functions.
It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained for easy reading. The principles and concepts are introduced systematically so students can learn and retain the materials intuitively.
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Textbooks by Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D., in the Principles of Biology course series:
Principles of Biology textbook in one volume:
Principles of Biology: Animal Systems
ISBN 9781301691739
Individual chapters of the Principles of Biology textbook series:
Biological System
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Scientific Methods
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Biological Principles
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Origin of Species
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Nervous System
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Neuron
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Action Potential
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Synapse
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Reflex
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Neurotransmitter
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Sensory System
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Motor System
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Endocrine System
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Reproductive System
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Circulatory System
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Respiratory System
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Immune System
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Renal System
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Digestive System
ISBN 9781301317097
Textbooks by Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D., in the Neuropsychopharmacology course series:
Neuropsychopharmacology textbook in one volume:
Neuropsychopharmacology
ISBN 9781311596178
Individual chapters of Neuropsychopharmacology textbook series:
Neuropsychopharmacology: An Introduction
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Scientific Methods
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Mind-Brain Connection
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Pharmacology: In Introduction
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Pharmacokinetics
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Dose-Response Curve
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Learning Mechanisms
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Cognitive Learning
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Experimental Methods in Neuropsychopharmacology
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Brain Imaging Techniques
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Nervous System
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Neuron
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Action Potential
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Synapse
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Reflex
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Neurotransmitter
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Neurotransmitter Pathways
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Cytoplasmic Release of Neurotransmitters
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Executive Functions
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ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Schizophrenia
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Affective Disorders: Depression, Mania and Bipolar Disorder
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Anxiety Disorders
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Table of Contents
Cover Page
Preface
Neurotransmitter
Classes of Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Glutamate
GABA
Endorphins and Enkephalin
Substance P
Nitric Oxide
Anandamide
Drugs
Neurotransmitter: Review
About the Author
Other Books Published by the Author
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1.Neurotransmitter
Objectives
Understand the functions and characteristics of different neurotransmitters
Concepts to Learn
Classes of neurotransmitters
Characteristics of different neurotransmitters
Functions of glutamate
Functions of GABA
Functions of glycine
Functions of serotonin
Functions of dopamine
Functions of norepinephrine
Functions of Acetylcholine
Functions of opioid
Functions of anandamide
Synaptic actions of neurotransmitters
Binding with post-synaptic receptor subtypes
Distribution (localization) of different neurotransmitters in the brain
Physiological and psychological functions associated with different neurotransmitters
Pathological conditions associated with neurotransmitter deficits
Molecular mechanisms of pharmacological treatment of mental disorders
Relationship between neurotransmitter level and mental functions
Role of blockade of transporters in enhancing the effects of neurotransmitters
Role of blockade of enzymes in enhancing the effects of neurotransmitters
Difference between agonist and antagonist drugs
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1.1.Classes of Neurotransmitters
Objectives
Understand the characteristics of each class of neurotransmitters
Concepts to Learn
Physiological classes of neurotransmitter
Excitatory neurotransmitters
Inhibitory neurotransmitters
Chemical classes of neurotransmitter
Amino acid neurotransmitters
Biogenic neurotransmitters
Neuropeptides
Neuormodulators
Neurotransmitters are biochemicals that bind with the receptors of the post-synaptic neuron. They can be classified based on the physiological or chemical characteristics. Thus, the brain can be considered as stimulated by the excitatory neurotransmitters and inhibited by the inhibitory neurotransmitters. There is usually a balance between excitation and inhibition that provides the normal function.
Physiologically, neurotransmitters can be subdivided by either excitatory or inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters stimulate the neuron by increasing its excitability once it is bound to the post-synaptic receptor, making the neuron more likely to fire action potentials. This usually brings the membrane potential closer to threshold by depolarizing the neuron. Inhibitory neurotransmitters inhibit the neuron by decreasing its excitability by making the neuron less likely to fire action potentials. This usually brings the neuron farther away from threshold by hyperpolarizing the neuron.
Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter whereas GABA and glycine are inhibitory neurotransmitters. The other neurotransmitters can be either excitatory or inhibitory depending on the post-synaptic receptor. It is because the depolarization or hyperpolarization of the post-synaptic receptor that determines whether it is excitatory or inhibitory. So binding with different post-synaptic receptor can result in different responses in excitation or inhibition. It just happened that all glutamate receptors are excitatory, and all GABA and glycine receptors are inhibitory. The other neurotransmitter receptors are not as simple.
Neurotransmitters can also be subdivided by the chemical characteristics. Generally, they can be classified into: amino acids,