Substance that produces paralysis of the diaphragm, causing death due to respiratory failures.
Tetrodotoxin
1 of 15
Substance that interferes with release of acetylcholine at excitatory nicotinic synapses, by preventing vesicles from fusing with the membrane.
Botulinum toxin
2 of 15
Substance that enters dopamine-releasing neurons, either through the membrane or by binding to the dopamine transporter, forcing dopamine out.
Amphetamine
3 of 15
Substances that have an effect on dopaminergic pathways in the brain.
Recreational drugs
4 of 15
Substance that occupies acetylcholine receptors in excitatory synapses, blocking them and causing paralysis.
Curare
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Substance that imitates behaviour of a neurotransmitter, thus increasing its effect.
Heroin
6 of 15
Substance that block the transporter of noradrenaline and dopamine, interfering with their reuptake and boosting their effect.
Cocaine
7 of 15
Substance that stimulates nicotinic receptors, increasing blood adrenaline levels.
Nicotine
8 of 15
Substance that increases the effectiveness of inhibitory synapses, leading to relaxation. It indirectly stimulates dopamine release, causing euphoria.
Alcohol
9 of 15
Substance that competes with adenosine for its receptors, thus reducing its inhibitory effect. It also inhibits enzyme that breaks down cAMP, increasing cell metabolism.
Caffeine
10 of 15
Substance that is a non-competitive GABA agonist, used to treat anxiety disorders.
Benzodiazepines
11 of 15
Substances that interfere with MAO, the enzyme that breaks down serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline. Used to treat depression.
MAOIs
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Substances that inhibit the transporter of serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline. Used to treat depression.
Tricyclics
13 of 15
Substances that inhibit the transporter of serotonin, without affecting the other MAOs. Used to treat depression.
SSRIs
14 of 15
Substances that block the transmission of dopamine by binding to dopamine receptors without opening ion channels. Used to treat schizophrenia.
Neuroleptics
15 of 15
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Card 2
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Substance that interferes with release of acetylcholine at excitatory nicotinic synapses, by preventing vesicles from fusing with the membrane.
Back
Botulinum toxin
Card 3
Front
Substance that enters dopamine-releasing neurons, either through the membrane or by binding to the dopamine transporter, forcing dopamine out.
Back
Card 4
Front
Substances that have an effect on dopaminergic pathways in the brain.
Back
Card 5
Front
Substance that occupies acetylcholine receptors in excitatory synapses, blocking them and causing paralysis.
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