4min chapter

Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone cover image

BS 210 Introduction to Neurotransmitters

Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone

CHAPTER

The Role of Endocannabinoids in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Endocannabinoids are not synthesized stored or released by presynaptic neurons. Gases like nitric oxide seem to be made in a regulated manner and have specific functions at the physiological level. Endocannabinoids affect regulation of appetite, eating, sleep, pain, relief, motivation and pleasure. Anti-HC can impair memory and adult neogenesis in rodent models.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode