AP Psych: Ch. 3-4 Neurotransmitters – Flashcards
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acetylcholine
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A neurotransmitter used by neurons in the PNS and CNS in the control of functions ranging from muscle contraction and heart rate to digestion and memory.
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norepinephrine
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A neurotransmitter involved in arousal, as well as in learning and mood regulation.
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serotonin
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A neurotransmitter used by cells in parts of the brain involved in the regulation of sleep, mood and eating.
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dopamine
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A neurotransmitter used in the parts of the brain involved in regulating movement and experiencing pleasure.
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GABA
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inhibits the firing of neurons
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glutamate
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An excitatory neurotransmitter that helps strengthen synaptic connections between neurons.
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endorphin
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A neurotransmitter that moderates pain by activating the body's opiate receptors.
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oxytocin
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The neurotransmitter that is most closely associated with social bonding and plays a significant role in sexual behavior and child birth.
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Alzheimer's disease
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A memory disease which generally presents itself in elderly patients and is linked to a deficiency in acetylcholine.
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serotonin
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The neurotransmitter most often associated with depression.
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dopamine
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An excess of which neurotransmitter is correlated to schizophrenia.
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endorphins
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Opiates such as heroine and methadone serve as agonists for these neurotransmitters.
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serotonin
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Neurotransmitter most closely associated with the emergence of obsessive compulsive disorder.
