Effects on the body
Psychomotor stimulants는 교감신경계를 활성화시기 때문에, 이는 심장 박동과 혈압 증가, vasodilation (혈관 확장), bronchodilation (폐의 기관지 확장)을 유발한다. 기관지 확장은 천식이 있는 사람에게는 도움이 되므로 암페타민의 최초 용도는 천식치료였다고 한다. 하지만 정신적인 효과를 위해
effects were observed on direct infusion of BDNF into the hippocampus and were blocked on the conditional or inducible knockout of the gene encoding BDNF from forebrain regions. The more supportive study of antidepressants’ activity on BDNF level was done through experiments using rats. In order for the Researchers to observe the direct effect on BDNF in hippocampus of the rats, they observed t
of neurotransmission at central serotonergic or noradrenergic synapses causes depression.
CRF and depression
Hyperactive HPA axis enhances CRF transmission in the hypothalamus.
Increased arousal, decreased appetite, decreased sexual behavior, and increased heart rate and blood pressure
Anti-depressant drugs
Tricyclics
MAOIs
SSRIs(SNRIs)
Psychotherapy
New therapy – TMS
t h e s i x t h s e n s e
written by
M. Night Shyamalan
INT. BASEMENT - EVENING
A NAKED LIGHTBULB SPARKS TO LIFE. It dangles from the ceiling of
a basement.
LIGHT, QUICK FOOTSTEPS AS ANNA CROWE moves down the stairs.
Anna is the rare combination of beauty and innocence. She stands
in the chilly basement in an elegant summer dress that outlines
her slender body. Her gentle eyes move across the