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the neuron
neuron
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
10/03/2011

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Term
neurons
Definition
what brain is made up of, do the communicating
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glial cells
Definition
provide structure and support to all other cells (neurons)
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MAOIs
Definition
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (eliminates the enzyme)
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agonist
Definition
any substance that increases the affect of a neurotransmitter
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antagonist
Definition
any substance that decreases the affect of a neurotransmitter
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ways to be an agonist
Definition
inhibit the enzyme, stimulate release into synapse, inhibit reuptake, act/mimic the neurotransmitter
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ways to be an antagonist
Definition
block the receptors, block release into synapse
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