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Block 5 Resource Book (Basal Ganglia (Dopaminergic Pathways (Mesolimbic…
Block 5 Resource Book
Basal Ganglia
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Parkinsons: Tremor, rigidity, akinesia, posture
Substantia Nigra, Globus Pallidus, caudate nucleus and sub-thalamic nucleus
L-dopa given as precursor for dopamine, which cant cross BBB
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Dopaminergic Pathways
Mesolimbic
Reward, adddiction, behaviour
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Action Potentials
All or None: No matter size of stimulus, if it exceeds threshold it will cause response
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Bones (Week 1)
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Collagen major bone protein, osteonectin bound
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Calcium
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Affected by Vit D def, age
Used in nerves, muscle contraction, clotting
Vit D: Stimulates Ca and absorption in intestine, via increasing intestinal synthesis of Ca binding protein
Myasthenia Gravis
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Gets worse towards end of day, better with rest
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