Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Acetylcholine

Answer 1

Nt that stimulates neurons involved in learning, muscle action, and memory
Think of muscle spasms caused by black widow

Question 2

Gamma aminobutyric acid

Answer 2

Brake pad of the brain. linked with anxiety

Question 3

Glutamate

Answer 3

The accelerator of the brain, key role in learning and memory

Question 4

Norepinephrine

Answer 4

Stress emulates this part of the body inhibiting the CNS but exciting the heart muscles, intestines, and urogenital tract. Controls alertness

Question 5

Dopamine

Answer 5

Helps control voluntary movements and effects sleep, mood, attention, learning , and opportunities for rewards.

Question 6

Serotonin

Answer 6

Regulates sleep mood attention learning and hunger

Question 7

Endorphins

Answer 7

Natural opiates because it reduces pain and elevates pressure

Question 8

Oxytocin

Answer 8

Love and social bond
Linked to tend and befriend
(Orgasms and seeing new born child)