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Analgesics
Pharm Unit 4 part 1
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
12/05/2014

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epilepsy
Definition
neurons firing without a cause
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psychosis
Definition
excessive neurotransmitter action
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depression
Definition
deficiency of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin
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parkinson's
Definition
deficiency of dopamine
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ADD/ADHD
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multiple neurotransmitter reductions
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alzheimer's
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deficiency of ACh and other NTs
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forebrain contains...
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telecephalon & diencephalon
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telencephalon contains...
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cerebral hemispheres and basal ganglia
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diencephalon contains...
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(limbic system) thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala
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what structure connects the two hemispheres?
Definition
corpus callosum
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role of the frontal lobe?
Definition
conscious thought and memory
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pyramidal tract in charge of?
Definition
controlling large muscle groups
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extra pyramidal tract in charge of?
Definition
controlling fine repetitive movements
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hypothalamus in charge of?
Definition
controls temperature, ANS functions (visceral organs), basic behaviors, and pituitary gland
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where is the limbic system located?
Definition
around the edge of the base of the brain?
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midbrain includes...
Definition
red nucleus and substantial nigra
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hindbrain includes...
Definition
cerebellum & pons (metencephalon)
medulla and CN IX-XII (myelencephalon)
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cerebellum is in charge of?
Definition
balance and posture
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pons are in charge of?
Definition
respiration
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medulla is in charge of?
Definition
autonomic reflex activities (HR, sneezing, BP, coughing, swallowing, vomiting ect)
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