Central Dopaminergic Transmission

Alternative title

Dopaminergic Transmission in the Cns

Synopsis

An interactive tutorial on the basic pharmacology of synaptic transmission involving dopamine in the central nervous system (CNS). Examines 1) the physiological role and clinical significance of dopamine in the CNS; 2) dopamine transmission: synthesis, storage, release, pre- and post-synaptic receptors, uptake and inactivation; 3) central dopaminergic pathways in the rat brain; 4) dopamine receptors: D1 and D2 receptors, their sub-types and transduction mechanisms; 5) dopaminergic drugs: action and clinical importance. Approximately 3-4 hours of teaching material.

Series

Pharma-Cal-Ogy, Tltp Project

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows version only.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale

Notes

Available to UK higher education institutions.

Documentation

Accompanying documentation.

Uses

Medical, dental or science pharmacology modules; 1st- and 2nd-year science.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

computer-assisted learning; dopamine; medical education; pharmacology teaching; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Credits

Writer

Brett Bailey; David Dewhurst; Godfrey Collins

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

Pharma-CAL-ogy Consortium

Distributor

Name

University of Leeds

Phone

0113 233 4313

Fax

0113 233 4331

Address

Department of Pharmacology
Worsley Medical Building
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Notes

Contact: Dr Ian Hughes, e-mail: i.e.hughes@leeds.ac.uk (4/96)