Intoduction
The term limbic system is applied to a collection of brain structures found in all mammals which is involved with a variety of functions including epinephrine flow, emotion, behavior, motivation, long-term memory, and olfaction. Emotional life is largely housed in the limbic system, and it has a great deal to do with the formation of memories. The limbic system has great input on thirst, hunger, sexual behavior, and reward. Many drugs of abuse such as cocaine and amphetamines directly affect the structures of the limbic system. Perhaps the simplest way to understand the functions of the limbic system is to use the mnemonic “M-O-V-E.”
Structures of the Limbic System
Dog Brain Extraction
Fixation
Dissection
Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
Neurotransmission
Neurotransmitters And Corresponding Receptors
Catecholamines
Dopamine
Dopamine Synthesis Dopamine Receptors
Class D1
Class D2
Dopamine Metabolism
Dopmanine Transporter Monoamine Oxidase Catachol-O-Methyl-Transferase Trace Amine Associated Receptor Veiscular Monoamine Transporter
Neural Pathways
Mesolimbic Pathway Mesocortical Pathway Nigrostriatal Pathway Tuberoinfundibular Pathway
Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine Synthesis Receptors
Alpha 1A Alpha 1B Alpha 1D Alpha 2A Alpha 2B Alpha 2C 1, 2 & 3
Norepinephrine Metabolism
Plasma Membrane Monoamine TransporterMonoamine OxidaseCatechol-O-Methyl-TransferaseTrace Amine Associated ReceptorVeiscular Monoamine Transporter
Neural Pathways
Monoamines
Serotonin (5-HT)SynthesisReceptors
5-HT1A 5-HT2A 5-HT2C 5-HT6
Monoamines Metabolism
Serotonin TransporterMonoamine OxidaseVesicular Monoamine TransporterNeural PathwaysOther Relevent Neurotransmiters
Glutamate
Behavioural Effects of Amphetamines
Amphetamine Effect on Neurotransmitters
Dopmanine Transporter Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor VMAT Malfunction Catechol-O-Methyl-Transferase
Glutamate Effect
Dependance and Withdrawl
References
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