Neurotransmitter

Question 1

What is the function of GABA, what does it regulate and what can a deficiency cause?

Answer 1

Function - Inhibits the activity of neurones

Regulates anxiety

Deficiency can cause anxiety

Question 2

What is the function of serotonin, what does it regulate and what 2 things can a deficiency cause?

Answer 2

Function - Controls mood (predominantly), sleep, hunger etc.

Regulates mood

A deficiency can cause depression and anxiety

Question 3

What is the function of oxytocin and what is it known as?

Answer 3

Function - Induces labour and lactation

Known as the love hormone

Question 4

What is the function of noradrenaline, what is it known as and what illness’ is it associated with?

Answer 4

Function - Controls emotions

Known as the stress hormone

An excess of noradrenaline can cause shizophrenia whilst a deficiency can cause ADHD, depression and low blood pressure

Question 5

What is the function of glutamate and what can an excess cause?

Answer 5

Function - Activates neurones and enables neurotransmission to take place

An excess can cause seizures, strokes and death

Question 6

What is the function of acetylcholine, what are its effects and what can an excess cause?

Answer 6

Function - Sends signals to other nerve cells

Effects - Causes muscles to contract and activates pain responses

An excess can cause parkinsons

Question 7

What is the function of dopamine, which 2 things is it associated with and what illnesses is it associated with?

Answer 7

Function - Controls emotions, cognitive functions and movement

Is associated with the reward system and addiction

An excess can cause schizophrenia whilst a deficiency can cause depression

Question 8

What are the 7 neurotransmitters?

Answer 8

• GABA
• Serotonin
• Oxytocin
• Noradrenaline
• Glutamate
• Acetylcholine
• Dopamine

Question 9

Which neurotransmitters are associated with learning and memory?

Answer 9

Glutamate, noradrenaline and acetylcholine