BS 210 Introduction to Neurotransmitters

<p>This episode is our first review of neurotransmitters since episode 8 way back in 2007. We start with some basics of neuron function and brain anatomy, but the meat of the episode is a discussion of neurotransmitters and how they work. The key idea is that a simple molecule, such as dopamine, can have a wide variety of effects because of the existence of multiple receptors.</p> <p>This episode is appropriate for listeners of all backgrounds, but might be a little challenging for new listeners. It will be a review episode for longtime listeners and those with backgrounds in neuroscience.</p> <p><strong>Links and References:</strong></p> <ul data-pm-slice="0 1 []" data-en-clipboard="true"> <li> <div><em><a href="https://amzn.to/39oHzmA" rev= "en_rl_none">Essentials of Modern Neuroscience</a></em> by Franklin Amthor, W. Anne Burton Theibert, David Standaert, and Erik Roberson; 1st ed. 2020</div> </li> <li> <div><em><a href="https://amzn.to/3PDRHu2" rev= "en_rl_none">Molecular & Cell Biology For Dummies</a></em>, 2nd Edition by Rene Fester Kratz</div> </li> <li> <div><strong><a href= "http://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/118-neuroanatomy">BS 118</a></strong><em>: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ft3Yx4" rev= "en_rl_none">Beyond the Zonules of Zinn: A Fantastic Journey Through Your Brain</a></em> (2008) by David Bainbridge</div> </li> <li> <div><strong><a href= "https://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/2020/169-fields-glialcells" rev="en_rl_none">BS 169:</a></strong> <a href= "https://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/2020/169-fields-glialcells" rev="en_rl_none">Glial Cells</a> with Doug Fields</div> </li> <li> <div><strong><a href= "https://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/2021/186-humphries" rev= "en_rl_none">BS 186:</a></strong> <a href= "https://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/2021/186-humphries" rev= "en_rl_none">The Spike</a> with Mark Humphries</div> </li> <li> <div><strong><a href= "https://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/2022/197-amthor-encore" rev= "en_rl_none">BS 197</a>:</strong> <em><a href= "https://amzn.to/3CK95Wu" rev="en_rl_none">