neurotransmitters Answers – Flashcards
Flashcard maker : Cara Robinson
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Acetylcholine
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Involved in wakefulness, attention, learning, memory, and anger.
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Endorphins & Enkephalins
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Block pain perception, reduce stress.
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Norepinephrine
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Increases attention. Influences emotions and sleeping. Sympathetic NS neurotransmitter.
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GABA
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Major inhibitory neurotransmitter
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Glutamate
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Major ecitatory neurotransmitter. Associated with learning and memory.
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Seratonin
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Improves mood, induces sleep.
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Substance P
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Pain perception
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Dopamine
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Creates a sense of feeling good.
