Neurotransmitters

Question 1

What are the two types of neurotransmitters?

Answer 1

excitatory, inhibitory

Question 2

What are excitatory neurotransmitters?

Answer 2

increase membrane permeability, increase chance for threshold achievement

Question 3

What are inhibitory transmitters?

Answer 3

decrease membrane permeability, decrease chance for threshold achievement

Question 4

What are 4 types of neurotransmitters?

Answer 4

acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, endorphins

Question 5

What is acetylcholine?

Answer 5

stimulates muscle contraction

Question 6

What is dopamine?

Answer 6

affects mood and happiness

Question 7

What is serotonin?

Answer 7

affects sleepiness and mood

Question 8

What are endorphins?

Answer 8

pain reduction and affects mood

Question 9

What are agonists?

Answer 9

molecules that have the same effect on the neuron as the original neurotransmitter, it mimics the molecule

Question 10

What is an example of an agonist?

Answer 10

amphetamines, mimics dopamine

Question 11

What are antagonists?

Answer 11

molecules that block the effect of a neurotransmitter