Neurosciences

Excitatory neurotransmitters

 " S.A.N.D as Pure As Glu "

 

The excitatory neurotransmitters are:

  • Serotonin
  • Acetyl choline (ACh)
  • Nor-adrenaline/ Adrenaline
  • Dopamine
  • Purines
  • Aspartic acid
  • Glutamic acid

 

Inhibitory neurotransmitters include Glycine, Histamine and GABA.
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Dopaminergic pathways

   "TNM"

 

The 4 major Dopaminergic pathways are  Dopamine and Serotonin pathways

  • Tuberoinfundibular pathway
  • Nigrostriatal pathway
  • Mesocortical pathway
  • Mesolimbic pathway

Think: TNM is a system for staging tumors

 

 

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Delirium: Causes

"DELIRIUM"

  • Degenerative
  • Epilepsy (post ictal states)
  • Liver failure
  • Intracranial injury
  • Rheumatic chorea
  • Infections- Pneumonia, Septicemia
  • Uremia
  • Metabolic- Electrolyte imbalance
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Cerebellar signs

' DANISH '

  • Dysdiachokinesis
  • Ataxia
  • Nystagmus
  • Intension tremor
  • Slurred speech and
  • Hypotonia

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