Hormonas Flashcards
What is dopamine primarily associated with in the brain?
Reward and pleasure.
True or False: Serotonin is mainly involved in regulating mood and anxiety.
True.
Fill in the blank: Oxytocin is often referred to as the ‘_______ hormone’ because of its role in social bonding.
love.
What neurotransmitter is often linked to the fight-or-flight response?
Norepinephrine.
Which neurotransmitter is known to enhance mood and is often targeted by antidepressants?
Serotonin.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of dopamine? A) Movement B) Pleasure C) Sleep D) Reward
C) Sleep.
What effect does oxytocin have on social behaviors?
It promotes trust and bonding.
True or False: Norepinephrine can increase heart rate and blood pressure.
True.
What is the primary role of serotonin in the central nervous system?
Regulating mood and emotional well-being.
Fill in the blank: Dopamine is involved in the regulation of ________ and motor control.
movement.
Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in childbirth and lactation? A) Dopamine B) Serotonin C) Oxytocin D) Norepinephrine
C) Oxytocin.
What is the relationship between dopamine and addiction?
Dopamine pathways are often hijacked in addiction, leading to increased cravings.
True or False: Serotonin is produced only in the brain.
False.
What is one of the key functions of norepinephrine in the brain?
It helps to regulate arousal and alertness.
Fill in the blank: Increased levels of oxytocin are associated with increased feelings of ________ and trust.
empathy.
Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is often referred to as the ‘stress hormone’? A) Serotonin B) Norepinephrine C) Dopamine D) Oxytocin
B) Norepinephrine.
What mental health condition is often linked to low levels of serotonin?
Depression.
True or False: Dopamine is only involved in pleasure and does not affect cognition.
False.
What role does oxytocin play in relationships?
It enhances feelings of bonding and attachment.
Fill in the blank: Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is also a type of ________.
hormone.
Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is involved in regulating sleep cycles? A) Oxytocin B) Norepinephrine C) Dopamine D) Serotonin
D) Serotonin.
What is the primary source of serotonin in the body?
The gastrointestinal tract.
True or False: Dopamine can affect both emotional responses and physical movements.
True.
What is one effect of norepinephrine on the body’s physiology?
It increases blood flow to muscles.
Fill in the blank: Serotonin is synthesized from the amino acid ________.
tryptophan.
Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward? A) Norepinephrine B) Serotonin C) Oxytocin D) Dopamine
D) Dopamine.
What condition is characterized by an imbalance of dopamine levels?
Parkinson’s disease.
