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Psychopharmacology 3e Chapter 7 Outline
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine Synthesis, Release, and Inactivation
Acetylcholine synthesis is catalyzed by the enzyme choline acetyltransferase
Many different drugs and toxins can alter acetylcholine storage and release
Acetylcholinesterase is responsible for acetylcholine breakdown
Box 7.1 Pharmacology In Action
Botulinum Toxin—Deadly Poison, Therapeutic Remedy, and Cosmetic Aid
Organization and Function of the Cholinergic System
Cholinergic neurons play a key role in the functioning of both the peripheral and central nervous systems
Box 7.2 The Cutting Edge
Acetylcholine and Cognitive Function
There are two acetylcholine receptor subtypes: nicotinic and muscarinic
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