dopaminergic
Pertaining to dopamine
Dopaminergic describes neurons, pathways, or drugs that involve the neurotransmitter dopamine.
Dopaminergic neurons release dopamine; dopaminergic pathways carry dopamine signals through the brain.
A dopaminergic drug either mimics dopamine or affects its production, release, or uptake: Parkinson's disease is treated with dopaminergic medications that compensate for lost dopamine function.
Drugs treating severe mental disorders
- agonistReceptor-binding trigger molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- haloperidolDopamine-blocking psychiatric medication
- clozapineAntipsychotic for refractory schizophrenia
Happy, satisfied feeling
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- cravingPowerful urge to have
goal-directed · wanting · liking · appetitive · hedonic · drive · compulsion · conditioned response
Neurological disorder causing tremors
- schizophreniaPsychotic disorder with delusions
- psychosisSevere reality detachment
- ADHDNeurodevelopmental focus impairment
- restless legs syndromeIrresistible limb-moving urge
addiction · depression · anhedonia · tremor · bradykinesia · dyskinesia · hallucinations · delusions
Nerve signal crossing point
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
- axonNeuron's signal-sending projection
- dendriteNeuron's input branch
neurotransmission · presynaptic · neuromodulation · striatum · basal ganglia · D2 receptor · reuptake · transporter
Temporary cognitive holding space
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
prefrontal cortex · focus · concentration · cognitive flexibility · planning · impulse control
antipsychotics
Drugs treating severe mental disorders
- agonistReceptor-binding trigger molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- haloperidolDopamine-blocking psychiatric medication
pleasure
Happy, satisfied feeling
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- anticipationState of awaiting something
craving · goal-directed · wanting · liking · appetitive · hedonic · drive · compulsion · conditioned response · tolerance
Parkinson's disease
Neurological disorder causing tremors
- schizophreniaPsychotic disorder with delusions
- psychosisSevere reality detachment
- ADHDNeurodevelopmental focus impairment
restless legs syndrome · addiction · depression · anhedonia · tremor · bradykinesia · dyskinesia · hallucinations · delusions · impulse control
synapse
Nerve signal crossing point
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
- axonNeuron's signal-sending projection
dendrite · neurotransmission · presynaptic · neuromodulation · striatum · basal ganglia · D2 receptor · reuptake · transporter · projection
working memory
Temporary cognitive holding space
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
learning · prefrontal cortex · focus · concentration · cognitive flexibility · planning · impulse control