How do Psychotropics Work (The basics)
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Where are neurotransmitters stored?
Axon Terminals (Presynaptic neuron)
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Where are neurotransmitters released?
Synaptic cleft
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Binding sites for neurotransmitters
RECEPTOR sites
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Where do most psychotropic medications have their effects?
Neuronal SYNAPSE
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Exert their effect by BLOCKING a receptor
Antagonist
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Exert their effect by ACTIVATING a receptor
Agonist
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How do most antidepressants work?
BLOCK (antagonist) the REUPTAKE of serotonin and norepinephrine
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Process of neurotransmitter INACTIVATION (weakens) by which the neurotransmitter is reabsorbed into the presynaptic neuron
REUPTAKE
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What is the effect of BLOCKING reuptake?
MORE neurotransmitter available for transmission
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