Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
Antipsychotics block…
A
Dopamine
2
Q
Antidepressants increase…
A
NE and serotonin
3
Q
NE regulates…
A
Alertness, attention
Learning, memory
Mood, anxiety
Sleep
4
Q
High NE =
A
Anxiety
Mania
5
Q
Low NE =
A
Depression
6
Q
Serotonin regulates…
A
Mood, depression
Anger, aggression, anxiety
Appetite
Learning and consciousness
Sleep
Sex and pain
7
Q
Low serotonin =
A
OCD
Anxiety
Depression
8
Q
Dopamine influences…
A
Emotions, mood, sociability
Motor and endocrine
Motivation, desire, pleasure, reward
Learning, cognition, attention
9
Q
High dopamine =
A
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
10
Q
Low dopamine =
A
Parkinson’s
ADHD
