Psychiatry - Pathways Flashcards by Becca M

Tuberoinfundibular

Dopaminergic from hypothhalmus to median eminence

Inhibition leads to raised prolactin

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Nigrostratial

Involved in pathogenesis of PD due to too little dopamine

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Mesolimbic

Overactive in schizophrenia causing positive symptoms

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Mesocortical

Abnormal in schizophrenia causing negative symptoms

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Psychiatry - Pathways Flashcards