Discuss the paper which was read by Nina last night. This included what is gaba, how does gaba work, what is the relationship of gaba to glutamate, what medical conditions are associated with changes in the level of gaba, and what medications target gaba.
View a diagram of the gaba receptor with its allosteric sites and discuss how and why benzodiazepines and barbiturates act.
Discuss inhibitors of gaba metabolism which results in agonism with the major effects of gaba secretion. These are calming, anxiolytic, lowering stress and fear, muscle relaxation.
discuss the effects of gaba agonists. List how different Benzo's produce different effects, sometimes based on dose. These include sedation, hypnotic effect, anxiolytic effect, and muscle relaxation.