Chemical messangers

Question 1

Neurotransmitters

Answer 1

Send signals between neurons. They are chemical messengers

Question 2

Excitatory neurotransmitters

Answer 2

Increase the likelihood of an action potential occurring in the postsynaptic neuron. More likely to fire an action potential

Question 3

Glutamate

Answer 3

Includes learning, memory, and neuro plasticity. It is an exitory neurotransmitter. It is also chemicals that your body naturally makes

Question 4

Inhibitory neurotransmitters

Answer 4

Declares the likelihood of an action potential occurring in the postsynaptic neuron

Question 5

GABA

Answer 5

Promotes relaxation and reduced anxiety. Acts as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system

Question 6

Dopamine

Answer 6

Regulating mood, reward, motivation and movement. Ex: when you hear a notification on your phone and when you want to check it

Question 7

Serotonin

Answer 7

Plays a vital role in regulating mood, sleep, stress, and appetite. Ex: being in a good mood because of the weather

Question 8

Endorphins

Answer 8

Natural pain relaxers. Released during movement that cause stress, pain, or increase physical activity. Even something as simple as walking

Question 9

Substance P

Answer 9

Transmits pain signals. When you touch something hot, substance P is what tells you to remove your hand from the surface

Question 10

Acetylcholine

Answer 10

Muscle contractions, memory, and learning. Plays a role on the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

Question 11

Hormones

Answer 11

Regulate various physiological processes and behaviors

Question 12

Ghrelin

Answer 12

Stimulates appetite and promotes hunger