The transmitters, central or peripheral, may be conveniently classified into two categories: 1. Non-peptide transmitter with molecular weight less than 200. These include amines and amino acids. The amines include acetylcholine (a tertiary amine) and biogenic amines e.g. dopamine, serotonin (5-HT), norepinephrine, epinephrine and histamine. The amino acids include glycine and GABA (monocarboxylic; inhibitory), and […]
Classification of Central Transmitters | Pharmacology
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After reading this article we will learn about the synthesis of Acetylcholine (Ach). Acetylcholine (Ach) is the neurotransmitter at parasympathetic neuro-effector junctions, all autonomic ganglia, adrenal medulla, somatic neuromuscular junctions, and CNS. Synthesis, Storage and Release of Ach: Ach is synthesized in the cholinergic nerve endings. After a reaction among acetate, coenzyme A and ATP, […]
Autonomic and Somatic Efferent Pathways | Animals | Pharmacology
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This article will help you to differentiate between autonomic and somatic efferent pathways. Difference # Autonomic: 1. Two neurons (pre and postganglionic) are arranged in series to supply smooth muscles and glands. 2. The autonomic nerves contain peripheral ganglia. 3. Preganglionic nerves are myelinated and postganglionic nerves are non-myelinated. 4. Some level of spontaneous activity […]
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