Chapter 3: Neurotransmitters Flashcards
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Acetylcholine
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Primarily activates motor control, also regulates attention, learning, sleeping, dreaming, and memory
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Dopamine
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Regulates motor behaviour, motivation, pleasure, and emotional arousal
3
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High levels of dopamine are linked to ___, low levels are linked to ___
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Schizophrenia, Parksinon’s
4
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Alzheimer’s is related to the deterioration of _____ producing neurons
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ACh
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Glutamate
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Major excitatory NT, enhances transmission between neurons
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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
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Major inhibitory NT
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Norepinephrine
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Responsible for heightened awareness of danger
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Serotonin
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Regulation of sleep/wakefulness, eating, aggressive behaviour
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Endorphins
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Dull pain and elevate moods
