What are the 6 key neurotransmitter systems targeted by psychotropic drugs?
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What are the 6 key neurotransmitter systems targeted by psychotropic drugs?
Neurotransmitters:
Neurotransmitters are chemicals used by neurons to communicate with one another. Usually, neurotransmitters will be released to the synaptic cleft by the pre-synaptic neurons. These chemicals then will affect (e.g., depolarize, hyperpolarize) the post-synaptic neurons.
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- The norepinephrine system: selective...
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