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Neurotransmitter
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- A chemical substance which transmits nerve impulses from one neurone to another comment: the main neurotransmitters are the catecholamines (adrenaline, noradrenaline and 5-hydroxytryptamine) and acetylcholine. other neurotransmitters such as gamma aminobutyric acid, glutamine and substance p are less common.
- Compound that is released at the synapse of neurons to stimulate or suppress the actions of other cells
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Adrenaline, английский
- A drug used to treat anaphylaxis. (it is very similar to the hormone called adrenaline that is produced naturally in our bodies and is responsible for feelings of excitement and stimulation). also known as epinephrine in the usa.
- A hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands which has an effect similar to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (note: the us term is epinephrine.) comment: adrenaline is produced when a person experiences surprise, shock, fear or excitement and it speeds up the heartbeat and raises blood pressure. it is administered as an emergency treatment of acute anaphylaxis and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Noradrenaline, английский
A hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands which acts as a vasoconstrictor and is used to maintain blood pressure in shock, haemorrhage or hypotension (note: the us term is norepinephrine.)
Acetylcholine, английский
A substance released from nerve endings, which allows nerve impulses to move from one nerve to another or from a nerve to the organ it controls comment: acetylcholine receptors are of two types, muscarinic, found in parasympathetic post-ganglionic nerve junctions, and nicotinic, found at neuromuscular junctions and in autonomic ganglia. acetylcholine acts on both types of receptors, but other drugs act on one or the other.
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Crotamiton, английский
A chemical that kills mites, used to treat scabies
Cisplatin, английский
A chemical substance which may help fight cancer by binding to dna. it is used in the treatment of ovarian and testicular cancer.
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