04 Neurotransmitters

CNS/PNS

  • NT affects both CNS/PNS
  • peripheral: sympathetic/parasympathetic

NE

  • peripheral: fight/flight response

  • opiate withdrawal activated sympathetic system

Dopamine

GABA

  • B6 def: seizures from low GABA

  • if inhibit CNS via GABA = sedation

  • hyperpolarizes membrane

NA

Serotonin

Serotonin syndrome

Ach

Glutamate

  • opposite GABA

PCP