neurotransmitters Flashcards
memorize the different neurotransmitters
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Acetylcholine
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stimulates muscle contraction, involved in memory, learning & general intellectual functioning
2
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Dopamine
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pleasurable sensations involved in movement, attention, learning
3
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Endorphins
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natural, opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control & to pleasure
4
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Serotonin
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moods & emotional states
5
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GABA
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helps to offset excitatatory messages & regulate daily sleep-wake cycles
6
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Glutamate
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used in memory, learning, movement
7
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Norepinephrine
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used for arousal in the flight/flight response, plays a role in learning and memory retrieval
8
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Substance p
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neuropeptide plays role in pain modulation & sexual behavior & mood
both peripheral & central nervous systems
