STU St Thomas University Chemical Neurotransmission Discussion

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Modern psychopharmacology is largely the story of chemical neurotransmission. One must be fluent in the language and principles of chemical neurotransmission to:

  • Understand the actions of drugs on the brain,
  • Grasp the impact of diseases upon the central nervous system,
  • Interpret the behavioral consequences of psychiatric medicines.

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

  • When a cell is stimulated or polarized, it fires an action potential. Explain the process and how neurotransmitters are dispersed to other neighboring cells across the synapse.
  • Explain the concept of a drug’s half-life. 

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