PSYC55H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Bioavailability, Defecation, Eaves
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Announcement: the first midterm is going to cover from lec. 01-04 and the first 4 chapters from the textbook instead of 5 chapters. However, we are going to use the first 5 chapters as the template for the remainder of the course so understanding these topics are integral to doing well in this course. (neurotransmitters continued) Nitric oxide: nitric oxide (no), gas that functions as a neurotransmitter, nitric oxide synthase converts l-arginine into nitric oxide. Neurotrophines & hormones: neurotrophins, promote survival and plasticity of neurons (e. g. , ngf nerve growth factor, hormones, released from glands; have widespread effects. Various impacts depending on the context eg. serotonin (we"ll come back to this: bind to membrane or intracellular receptors. Hormones are lipid-soluble: delivered to body via bloodstream. Pharmacokinetics: the movement of a drug through the body. Pharmacokinetic properties and drug passage through the body: primary pharmacokinetic stages of a drug: (know these stages, absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination.
