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What is the function of a neuron?
Transfer signals
What is an oligodendroglia?
Myelenation factor for neurons
What is a microglia?
Neuronal macrophage cells
What is an astroglia?
surround synapse and vasculature
provide nutrients/energy
provide integrative signalling over large areas
What are the two amino acid transporters of the BBB and what do they transport?
1)
L:
large, neutral A.A./aromatic A.A.
2)
y
+
:
Cationic
**Both are Na
+
independent
What are the four primary neurotransmitters in the brain?
Glutamate
GABA
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
What are the four "Fs" of the hypothalamus?
Fight
Fleeing
Reproduction
Feeding
Author
kepling
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43727
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Brain Biochemistry.txt
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Brain Biochemistry 49
Updated
2010-10-20T17:32:38Z
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