1. Introduction to BB - Neurotransmitters

Question 1

What is the role of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system?

Answer 1

Used by the spinal cord - control of muscles
Used by the brain - regulate memory
Mainly excitatory

Question 2

What is the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the nervous system?

Answer 2

Linked to feelings of pleasure - released by the brain reward system

Question 3

What is the role of the neurotransmitter GABA in the nervous system?

Answer 3

Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain

Question 4

What is the role of the neurotransmitter glutamate in the nervous system?

Answer 4

Major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain

Question 5

What is the role of the neurotransmitter glycine in the nervous system?

Answer 5

Used by neurones of the spina cord - inhibitory and excitatory functions

Question 6

What is the role of the neurotransmitter noradrenaline in the nervous system?

Answer 6

PNS - part of the fight or flight response

CNS - regulates various processes e.g. mood

Question 7

What is the role of the serotonin in the nervous system?

Answer 7

Involved in mood, appetite and sensory perception

Spinal cord - involved in pain pathways