NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
Question
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Taurine
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Leucine
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Human Growth Hormone
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Erythropoeitin
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Detailed explanation-1: -Taurine stimulates new brain cell formation, providing a potential source for replacement of aging, damaged brain cells. Taurine supplementation may slow or prevent Alzheimer’s disease by effects on toxic beta amyloid proteins, and also by improving blood sugar control.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although taurine is known to play a very important role in cell volume regulation, it has other important neuronal functions. Taurine affects brain function, growth and development, neurotransmission, neuromodulation, antioxidation, and immune function.
Detailed explanation-3: -Taurine is an amino acid that increases glycine and GABA to calm the brain (AKA ease anxiety). It also protects the brain by reducing the harmful effects of excess glutamate. I consider taurine when I see someone with mood instability along with anxiety, but it may also be helpful for anxiety alone.