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rosent76

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Contrast the location and function of autoreceptors with postsynaptic receptors.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the importance of serotonin reuptake-blocking drugs for the treatment of mental disorders.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Autoreceptors often act to feed back negatively onto either synthesis of
neurotransmitters or to inhibit the release of transmitter; these are metabotropic effects involving second messengers. Postsynaptic receptors bind transmitter and either directly control an ion channel (ionotropic) or use a second-messenger to control an ion channel (metabotropic).

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Answer: Serotonin reuptake inhibitors block the serotonin transporter, thus allowing serotonin to remain in the synapse. These drugs are used clinically to treat depression, some anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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