chapter 11 pt. 3

Question 1

acetylcholine

Answer 1

released at neuromuscular junctions

Question 2

catecholamines

Answer 2

dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine

Question 3

indolamines

Answer 3

widely used in brain, serotonin, histamine

Question 4

neuropeptides

Answer 4

string of amino acids that have diverse functions
substance p: mediator of pain signals
endorphins: beta endorphins, dynorphin
gut-brain peptides: somatostatin and cholecystokinin help regulating and digestion

Question 5

excitatory amino acids

Answer 5

glutamate
acetylcholine in skeletal muscle

Question 6

inhibitory amino acids

Answer 6

gaba and glycine
acetylcholine in cardiac muscle