a)By what possible mechanisms of action could this drug work? List only 2 methods.
b)the chemical could affect either the presynaptic or postsynaptic membrane?
(PLEASE HELP ME HERE..I HAVE A TEST)
2006-11-20 03:41:35 · 2 answers · asked by Ashley 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
okay I don't know what depth ur test will go into: i'm just a senior at high school. What I do know is that the body's natural chemical for transmission of impulses is acetylcholine or neurotransmitter chemical. It contains Ca ions to help activate the other end of the synapse or transmitter receiver where a 2nd impulse is generated to continue the first. So maybe the drug helps presynaptically by generating the trigger faster and post synaptically by making the other end more receptive to transmitter?
Not of much help so you could try googling "neurotransmitter drug"--- I think there was something about seratonin.
2006-11-20 03:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well let's put it this way. if you know how nerves transmit across junctions this gets a bit easier. if you're talking about transmitting acetylcholine if you inhibit the enzyme (AChE) that splits it you increase acetylcholine levels and increase cognition.
2006-11-20 03:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋