By F. Nafalem. Concordia College, Ann Arbor Michigan.
Also buy 60mg levitra extra dosage otc, since they act only on the inactivated channel, they will not affect normal neuronal function, which is why in the experimental study, the first action potential remains unaltered. Neither compound is of any value against absence seizures and may exacerbate them. They have no clear effect on NTfunction although there is some evidence that in vivo they may potentiate GABA-induced chloride currents. Experimentally it has no effect on the voltage-gated sodium channels affected by phenytoin but has been reported to suppress the transient T-type calcium currents in the thalamic neurons which are the origin of the 2±3 Hz spike and wave discharge characteristic of this form of epilepsy (see Mody 1998 for detail). Since these discharges are thought to arise from oscillations in excitability induced by changes in the T-type calcium current (see section above on the origin of absence seizures), this would obviously be a neat explanation of its efficacy in that condition. Unfortunately some workers have not been able to repeat this finding at clinically equivalent concentrations and consider ethosuximide to reduce a special persistent Na channel and a Ca2-activated K channel. Barbiturates and benzodiazepines (B & Bs) As outlined above (see also Chapter 9), these drugs have been found to influence the Cl7 channel of the GABA receptor. Phenobarbitone acts directly to prolong its A 344 NEUROTRANSMITTERS, DRUGS AND BRAIN FUNCTION Figure 16. Note that while the structures of phenytoin and ethosuximide are similar and also close to that of phenobarbitone, they are effective in different forms of epilepsy. Muscimol is a GABAA agonist but is not an effective antiepileptic drug THE EPILEPSIES 345 Table 16. Ineffective in PM (20±80) DIBENZAPINES Carbamazepine GM FE 1 Improves mood. Drug of choice in FE (10±20) SUCCINIMIDES Ethosuximide PM (AS) 1 Drug of choice for PM, with Na valproate (20±60) BARBITURATES Phenobarbitone GM/FE 2 Sedative. Little used (50±100) Primidone GM/PE Works partly by conversion to phenobarbitone in body BENZODIAZEPINES Diazepam SE 8 Given intravenously in SE (5100) Clonazepam ME SE Diazepam largely replaced by clonazepam Clobazam PM Adjunct to other anti-epileptics.
It is a reflex triggered by stimulation of Minute-to-Minute Volume and Pressure in the mechanoreceptors in the pharynx followed by transmission Gastric Reservoir over afferents to the dorsal vagal complex and activation of The gastric reservoir has two primary functions discount levitra extra dosage 60 mg. One is to efferent vagal fibers to inhibitory motor neurons in the gas- accommodate the arrival of a meal, without a significant in- tric ENS. Adaptive relaxation is triggered by distension of crease in intragastric pressure and distension of the gastric the gastric reservoir. Failure of this mechanism can lead to the uncomfort- stretch receptors in the gastric wall, transmission over vagal able sensations of bloating, epigastric pain, and nausea. The afferents to the dorsal vagal complex, and efferent vagal second function is to maintain a constant compressive force on the contents of the reservoir. This pushes the contents into motor activity of 3 cycles/min for the antral pump. Brain Drugs that relax the musculature of the gastric reservoir (medulla) neutralize this function and suppress gastric emptying. The musculature of the gastric reservoir is innervated by Vagal efferents both excitatory and inhibitory motor neurons of the ENS. Vagal afferents The motor neurons are controlled by the efferent vagus Enteric nervous system nerves and intramural microcircuits of the ENS. They func- tion to adjust the volume and pressure of the reservoir to Interneuronal circuits Gastric stretch the amount of solid and/or liquid present while maintaining receptors constant compressive forces on the contents. Continuous Inhibitory adjustments in the volume and pressure within the reservoir motor neurons are required during both the ingestion and the emptying of a meal. Increased activity of excitatory motor neurons, in coor- Muscle dination with decreased activity of inhibitory motor neu- relaxation rons, results in increased contractile tone in the reservoir, a decrease in its volume, and an increase in intraluminal pres- FIGURE 26. Increased activity of inhibitory motor which information from gastric stretch receptors is the afferent neurons in coordination with decreased activity of excita- component and outflow from the medullary region of the brain is tory motor neurons results in decreased contractile tone in the efferent component. Vagal efferents transmit to the ENS, the reservoir, expansion of its volume, and a decrease in in- which controls the activity of inhibitory motor neurons that re- traluminal pressure. CHAPTER 26 Neurogastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Motility 471 25 tying of isotonic noncaloric liquids (e.
Calcitonin has little or no D formation order levitra extra dosage 40mg amex, it ultimately increases the absorption of both direct effect on the GI tract. The net effect of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol is to in- Calcitonin is important in several lower vertebrates, but crease both calcium and phosphate concentrations in despite its many demonstrated biological effects in humans, plasma (Fig. The activated form of vitamin D prima- it appears to play only a minor role in calcium homeostasis. First, CT loss following surgical removal of the thyroid In the kidneys, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol increases gland (and, therefore, removal of CT-secreting parafollicu- the tubular reabsorption of calcium and phosphate, pro- 642 PART IX ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY Plasma calcium Parathyroid glands PTH secretion Plasma PTH Kidneys Phosphate 1,25-(OH)2 D3 Bone reabsorption formation resorption Calcium reabsorption Urinary excretion Plasma of phosphate 1,25-(OH)2 D3 Urinary excretion Release of calcium of calcium into plasma Intestine Calcium absorption FIGURE 36. Plasma calcium Parafollicular cells CT secretion Plasma CT Kidneys Phosphate Calcium Bone reabsorption reabsorption resorption Urinary excretion Urinary excretion Calcium of phosphate of calcium release FIGURE 36. CHAPTER 36 Endocrine Regulation of Calcium, Phosphate, and Bone Metabolism 643 Plasma calcium Plasma PTH Renal 1α-hydroxylase activity 1,25-(OH)2 D3 formation Plasma 1,25-(OH)2 D3 Kidneys Bone Phosphate Calcium promotes PTH reabsorption reabsorption action Intestine Urinary excretion Phosphate Calcium of phosphate absorption absorption Urinary excretion of calcium FIGURE 36. Osteoporosis involves a reduction in total this is a weak and probably only minor effect of the hor- bone mass with an equal loss of both bone mineral and or- mone. Several factors are known to contribute di- osteoclasts, increasing bone resorption (see Fig. Long-term dietary calcium defi- In the gastrointestinal tract, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalcif- ciency can lead to osteoporosis because bone mineral is erol stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption by the mobilized to maintain plasma calcium levels. Vitamin C de- small intestine, increasing plasma concentrations of both ficiency also can result in a net loss of bone because vitamin ions. This effect is mediated by increased production of cal- C is required for normal collagen synthesis to occur. A de- cium transport proteins resulting from gene transcription fect in matrix production and the inability to produce new events and usually requires several hours to appear. For reasons that are not entirely understood, a reduction in the me- chanical stress placed on bone can lead to bone loss.
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