Chemicak Brain Imbalances Flashcards
1
Q
What is Parkinson’s diseas
A
Result of low levels of dopamine as the nerve cell that produces dopamine is lost
Symptoms of Parkinson’s are shown
Movement and stiff muscle
Tremors
2
Q
What is depression
A
Due to low levels of serotonin in the neurotransmitter associated with good mood
3
Q
How does MDMA work
A
It increases the production of serotonin in by stoping it from being reabsorbed properly
4
Q
How does L-Dopa work
A
It helps increase dopamine levels
