NEUROTRANSMITTERS – FUNCTIONS & MECHANISM OF ACTION IN CNS
| A | Noradrenaline | |
| B |
Serotonin |
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| C |
GABA |
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| D |
Glutamine |
5-HIAA (Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid) is a metabilite of which of the following neurotransmitters?
| A |
Noradrenaline |
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| B |
Serotonin |
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| C |
GABA |
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| D |
Glutamine |
Serotonin (5-HT) is metabilised the key enzyme Mono Amino Oxidase (MAO) and one of the main metabolite of clinical significance is 5-HIAA.
The CSF levels of 5-HIAA (Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid) is low in patients who committed suicide, in depression and violence.
It is considered to be associated with poor impulse control. It can be used to predict violent suicide. It is not known to be reduced in OCD.
| A |
GABA & dopamine |
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| B |
Serotonin and Nor epinephrine |
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| C |
Serotonin and dopamine |
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| D |
Nor epinephrine and GABA |
Increase of Norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and serotonine levels causes mania and reverse cause depression.
Hence, the treatment of depression involves increasing serotonin levels and noradrenaline levels.
Antidepressants could trigger mania or hypomania due to excessive increase in the neurotransmitters in prone individuals.
Mania or hypomania induced by anti-depressants is called Bipolar III.
All of the following neurotransmitters are excitatory and inhibitory in function,:
| A |
Glycine |
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| B |
Glutamine |
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| C |
Aspartate |
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| D |
NO |
| A |
Serotonin |
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| B |
GABA |
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| C |
Glutamate |
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| D |
Dopamine, CCK, pentagastrin |
Ans:C-Glutamate
- Panic disorder is associated with noradrenaline (norepinephrine), cholecystokinin (CCK)- pentagastrin /tetrapeptide (administration or agonism of both); GABA (antagonism) and serotonin (decrease).
- The neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) are specifically believed to be linked to mood and anxiety disorders.
- These neurotransmitters are in charge of regulating various body functions and emotions.
Excitatory Neurotransmitters are :
| A |
Acetyl choline |
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| B |
Glycine |
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| C |
GABA |
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| D |
Glutamine |
D i.e. Glutamate

