Psychopharmacology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyPSY1202UniversityNone Created by: rachel.johnson1701Created on: 11-05-15 08:34 10842317956 Across 1. Substance that occupies acetylcholine receptors in excitatory synapses, blocking them and causing paralysis. (6) 5. Substance that stimulates nicotinic receptors, increasing blood adrenaline levels. (8) 6. Substances that inhibit the transporter of serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline. Used to treat depression. (10) 9. Substances that interfere with MAO, the enzyme that breaks down serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline. Used to treat depression. (5) Down 2. Substance that increases the effectiveness of inhibitory synapses, leading to relaxation. It indirectly stimulates dopamine release, causing euphoria. (7) 3. Substances that inhibit the transporter of serotonin, without affecting the other MAOs. Used to treat depression. (5) 4. Substances that block the transmission of dopamine by binding to dopamine receptors without opening ion channels. Used to treat schizophrenia. (12) 7. Substance that imitates behaviour of a neurotransmitter, thus increasing its effect. (6) 8. Substance that interferes with release of acetylcholine at excitatory nicotinic synapses, by preventing vesicles from fusing with the membrane. (9, 5) 10. Substance that is a non-competitive GABA agonist, used to treat anxiety disorders. (15)
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