classes of NT

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ACH

major NT of PNS @ NM junction

nicotinic and muscarinic receptors

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Biogenic amines (most)

catecholamins

dopamine, NE, E

derived from tyrosine

MAO’s- blocks breakdown of these mainly dop

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serotonin (biogenic amine)

derived from tryptophan

SSRI’s for increased time in synapse

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amino acids

glutamate- maj excitatory nt of cns

gaba- major inhibitory nt of cns (allows cl influx)

glycine- major inhibitory nt of spinal cord and brain stem

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neuropeptides (proteins most of nt’s)

endogenous opiods

beta endorphin, dynorphins, substand p

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misc

purines (atp), gases (NO, O2), lipits (prostaglandins), cannabinoids (anandamide, receptor for THC)