Neurotransmitter and Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Receptors Considerable information now exists about the primary structure of neurotransmitter receptors. Most transmitter-gated ion channels are multimeric ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conductance mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter actions . Structure of neurotransmitter receptors . Conclusion. References....»

Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « to action potential repolarization are inhibited by the neurotransmitter serotonin. Some ion channels are opened by hyperpolarization instead of depolarization ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The relation between primary protein structure and ion channel function . Toxins isolated from the buttercup family . Potassium (K+) channels . Delayed rectifier channels . M channels . KATP channels . Calcium (Ca2+) channels...»

Intraneuronal Signaling Pathways

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Subsequently, this direct coupling has been found to be a common type of linkage between neurotransmitter receptors and ion channels. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Intraneuronal signaling pathways . The concept of neurons or networks of neurons. Major signaling pathways. Neurotransmitter receptors . Cyclic AMP . Cyclic GMP . Phosphoinositide (PI). Direct coupling between G proteins and ion...»

Principles of Cellular Electrophysiology

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « also have voltage-gated ion channels that play of voltage-gated Na channels involved in Greengard P: Regulation of neurotransmitter receptor desensitization ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The neuronal membranes . Passive membrane properties. Conductance . Capacitance. Active membrane properties. Action potentials. The K+ equilibrium potential . Conclusion. References....»

Relations between biological and social psychology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « and eventually causing the presynaptic terminal to release neurotransmitter molecules, which The binding alters the permeability of ion channels directly in so ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Biological psychology has been a major part of modern psychology from the start.. Relations betweem biological and social psychology.. Bodily syste,s basic to behavior.. The nervous system.. The endocrine system.. The immune...»

Sybaptic Plasticity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « In its simplest form, the postsynaptic response to neurotransmitter release can rely on intraneuronal signaling pathways to operate ion channels, because these ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Long term depression . Long term potentiation . The role of phosphorylation . Actions of psychotropic drugs . Conclusion. References....»

Frog CV Lab Report

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « vagus nerve innervates cardiac muscle via the neurotransmitter acetylcholine Once bound to the receptors, it causes the closing of ion channels which contribute ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Neurotransmitter receptors produce intracellular effects by one of two basic through which ions flow when transmitters bind (ligand-gated ion channels). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Serotonin receptors. The 5-HT1 receptors . The 5-HT3 receptor . Investigations into the functions of recently identified 5-HT4. The D1 receptor . The dopamine D2 receptor. The D3 and D4 receptors . The a2 receptors . Histamine...»

How visual images are captured and encoded by the retina and represented in the primary visual cortex

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   05/04/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « an analogous way to a G-protein coupled neurotransmitter receptor. is caused by a steady sodium ion influx, called dark current, through channels in the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The retina as a whole . How it works. The cells of the retina . Photoreceptors. The relative concentrations of rods and cones . The photo pigments . The bipolar cell . Types of bipolar cells. The bipolar cell organization . The link...»

Amino Acid Neurotransmitter Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «AMINO ACID NEUROTRANSMITTER RECEPTORS Glutamate Receptors Glutamate The AMPA receptor channels are permeable to desensitization and intra-ion-channel binding ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. AMPA receptors . Kainate receptors. Metabotropic receptors . Conclusion. References....»

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