Neurotransmitters

Question 1

What is acetylcholine used for? (3)

Answer 1

-Stimulates muscle contractions (motor control)
-Cognitive functions
-Expressions of emotions

Question 2

What is noradrenaline used for? (2)

Answer 2

-Expression of emotions
-Sleeping, dreaming, learning

Question 3

What is dopamine used for? (3)

Answer 3

-Emotions, posture, cognitive function, control of movement
-Reinforcement in learning & dependency (addictions)
-Hormonal regulation

Question 4

What is serotonin used for? (2)

Answer 4

-Mood control
-Feeling pain, sleep, body temp, hunger

Question 5

Which nt controls expression of emotions? (3)

Answer 5

Acetylcholine
Noradrenaline
Dopamine

Question 6

Which nt controls cognitive function? (2)

Answer 6

Acetylcholine
Dopamine

Question 7

Which nt controls movement? (2)

Answer 7

Acetylcholine
Dopamine

Question 8

What nt controls sleeping? (2)

Answer 8

Noradrenaline
Serotonin

Question 9

What nt controls feeling pain? (1)

Answer 9

Serotonin

Question 10

Which nt controls hormonal regulation?

Answer 10

Dopamine

Question 11

Which nt controls learning? (2)

Answer 11

Noradrenaline
Dopamine