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==Barbiturates and the [[Brain]]==
==Barbiturates and the [[Brain]]==
Barbiturates increase the flow of chloride ions across the neuronal membrane causing hyperpolazrization. This occurs through binding to the receptor for the neurotransmitter called ''GABA''. The increased chlorine ion flow reduces the chance that an action potential will be generated.
Barbiturates increase the flow of chloride ions across the neuronal membrane causing hyperpolarization. This occurs through binding to the receptor for the neurotransmitter called ''GABA''. The increased chlorine ion flow reduces the chance that an action potential will be generated.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The barbiturate called [[sodium pentothal]] is known as ''truth serum.'' In heavy doses, it is used for lethal injections. [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/30/BAGK7LFNST1.DTL]
* The barbiturate called [[sodium pentothal]] is known as ''truth serum.'' In heavy doses, it is used for lethal injections. [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/30/BAGK7LFNST1.DTL]
[[Category:Drugs]]
[[Category:Drugs]]