1. Central Nervous System
CHM 708
Central Nervous System

2. Neurons

3. Synapse

4. Neurotransmitters Acetylcholine Monoamines Amino-acids Peptides
Epinephrine (adrenaline), nor-epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), histamine
Amino-acids
Glutamate, g-aminobutyric acid (GABA), glycine, aspartate, D-serine
Peptides
Somatostatin, substance P, opioid peptides, etc.
Small molecules
NO, CO

7. Synthesis of amobarbital

8. Barbiturates

9. Benzodiazepines

10. More benzodiazepines

11. Still more benzodiazepines

12. Synthesis of diazepam

13. Beta blockers Used to treat Hypertension Angina pectoris
Cardiac arrhythmia
Migraine
Tremor
Glaucoma (used topically)

14. Examples of beta blockers

15. More beta blockers