Neurotransmitter Functions

Question 1

Glutamate

Answer 1

Found through CNS
MAJOR EXCITATORY
Learning and memory
Synaptic plasticity

Question 2

Ach

Answer 2

Throughout NS

Muscle contracting and arousal

Question 3

GABA

Answer 3

Throughout NS
Most abundant inhibitor!(motor, sensory, cog neurons)
Sedation and pain inhibition
Reduce fear, anxiety, stress

Question 4

Glycine

Answer 4

Brain stem and spinal cord
Inhibit spinal interneuron and muscle breakdown
Promotes GI health and kidney protect from AEs

Question 5

Dopamine

Answer 5

Synth in midbrain and found throughout NS
Motor initiation
Attention
Memory

Question 6

Epinephrine

Answer 6

PNS centered
Neurotransmitter and hormones
Fight or flight

Question 7

Norepinephrine

Answer 7

Throughout cortex
Fight/flight
Sleep/wake
Attention and focus
Memory/emotional control

Question 8

Serotonin (5-HT)

Answer 8

Synthesized in brain stem in CNS
Sleep
GI motility
Mood stabilizer

Question 9

Histamine

Answer 9

Secreted in hypothalamus
Immune/inflammatory
Alertness
General vasodilation