The document discusses pharmacology courses taught by Dr. Diana Rangaves, highlighting key neurotransmitters involved in neuromuscular synaptic junctions, including dopamine, acetylcholine, GABA, and serotonin. It presents a metaphorical analogy comparing these neurotransmitters to different components of a party and a vehicle’s functioning. The content emphasizes the importance of understanding these neurotransmitters in the context of pharmacology.

1. Online PHARMACOLOGY
Pharm 255 and 256.1
Diana Rangaves, PharmD, RPh
drangaves@santarosa.edu

4. Drawing by
Santiago
Ramón y
Cajal (1899)
of neurons
in the
pigeon
cerebellum

5. PHOTOGRAPH
OF ONE
STAINED
NEURON
IN A CHICKEN
EMBRYO

6. Dance Parties,
Cell Signaling
and YOU!!

9. A Party Happens!

10. Primary
Neurotransmitters
Color TEM of a neuro-muscular synaptic
junction
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
5-HT

11. Dopamine ~ Gas Acetylcholine ~ Accelerator
GABA ~ Brakes 5-HT ~ Battery

12. Dis-ease

14. Online PHARMACOLOGY
Pharm 255 and 256.1
Diana Rangaves, PharmD, RPh
drangaves@santarosa.edu