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Review the assigned topics listed by the first letter of your first name. For example, if your first name is Geoff, your assigned topic is norepinephrine. The First Letter of Your First Name Topic E - H norepinephrine 1.

Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. a. Provide a 3-5 sentence paraphrased summary of the assigned neurotransmitter purpose and function. b. Link the assigned neurotransmitter to a psychiatric diagnosis or diagnoses. c. Discuss associated symptoms of the selected diagnosis or diagnoses. Determine if each symptom is related to an excess or deficiency in the neurotransmitter. d. Identify a drug class that treats the disorder. Discuss whether recommended medications are agonists or antagonists. Explain how the medication impacts the clinical signs and symptoms (treats the diagnosis).

Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations. Links to an external site. : a. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post. b. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post. c. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post. d. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week. e. Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week.

Cite all references and provide references for all citations.

Paper For Above instruction

The neurotransmitter norepinephrine plays a critical role in the body's response to stress and regulatory functions such as alertness, arousal, and mood regulation. Synthesized from dopamine in the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system, norepinephrine influences the sympathetic fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, thus preparing the body to respond to perceived threats (Harvey et al., 2018). Additionally, it modulates attention and focus within the central nervous system, affecting emotional regulation and cognitive processes.

In psychiatric contexts, norepinephrine is notably linked to depression and anxiety disorders. A deficiency of norepinephrine has been associated with depressive symptoms such as low mood, fatigue, decreased concentration, and anhedonia, reflecting reduced adrenergic activity (Cipriani et al., 2018). Conversely, an excess—though less common—can be involved in anxiety syndromes, where heightened sympathetic activity results in symptoms like hypervigilance, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, and panic attacks. These symptoms underscore the importance of balanced norepinephrine levels for mental health stability.

Pharmacologically, selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRIs) are used to treat depression by increasing noradrenergic neurotransmission. Medications such as reboxetine function as norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, acting as agonists that enhance synaptic norepinephrine availability. This increased adrenergic activity alleviates depressive symptoms by improving mood, energy levels, and concentration (Millan et al., 2017). The medication’s action on adrenergic neurons directly counteracts the deficiency seen in depressive states, exemplifying how pharmacological modulation of neurotransmitter activity can treat psychiatric disorders.

Scholarly research emphasizes the significant role of norepinephrine modulation in psychiatric treatment. For instance, Cipriani et al. (2018) highlight the efficacy of NRIs, alongside other antidepressants, in managing depression by targeting underactive noradrenergic pathways. Furthermore, studies suggest that excessive sympathetic norepinephrine activity may precipitate or exacerbate anxiety symptoms, supporting the need for careful dosage regulation and monitoring (Harvey et al., 2018). The therapeutic goal is to restore equilibrium in norepinephrine transmission, thereby reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning.

In conclusion, norepinephrine exemplifies a critical neurochemical in psychiatric health, with imbalances contributing to major depressive and anxiety disorders. Pharmacological strategies focusing on either enhancing or inhibiting adrenergic activity demonstrate the importance of precise neurotransmitter regulation in mental health treatment. Ongoing research continues to elucidate the nuanced roles of norepinephrine, promising improved therapeutic interventions tailored to individual neurochemical profiles.

References

• Cipriani, A., Furukawa, T. A., Salanti, G., Chaimani, A., Atkinson, L. Z., Ogawa, Y., ... & Geddes, J. R. (2018). Comparative efficacy and acceptability of 21 antidepressant drugs for the acute treatment of adults with major depressive disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. The Lancet, 391(10128), 1357-1366.
• Harvey, P. D., Khan, A., & Makowski, L. (2018). Neurotransmitter regulation of mood and emotional behavior: Role of norepinephrine. Neurobiology of Mood Disorders, 1(1), 15-32.