Neuroscience
Biology / neuroscience.yaml 6 records
2 sections
neurons 3 neurotransmitters 3
neurons
| Name | Type | Location | Neurotransmitter | Morphology | Firing Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramidal Cell | Excitatory | Cortex, Hippocampus, Amygdala | Glutamate | Triangular soma, single apical dendrite, multiple basal dendrites | Phasic or tonic, often bursting |
| Purkinje Cell | Inhibitory | Cerebellar cortex | GABA | Large soma, extensive dendritic arborization in one plane | Complex spikes, simple spikes |
| Motor Neuron | Efferent | Spinal cord (ventral horn), Brainstem | Acetylcholine | Large soma, long axon | Tonic |
neurotransmitters
Dopamine
- name
- Dopamine
- abbreviation
- DA
- class
- Catecholamine
- function
- Reward, motor control, arousal
receptors (5)
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5
Serotonin
- name
- Serotonin
- abbreviation
- 5-HT
- class
- Indolamine
- function
- Mood, sleep, appetite
receptors (7)
5-HT1, 5-HT2, 5-HT3, 5-HT4, 5-HT5, 5-HT6, 5-HT7
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
- name
- Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
- abbreviation
- GABA
- class
- Amino acid
- function
- Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter
receptors (2)
GABA-A, GABA-B