Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Dopamine

Answer 1

-excitatory neurotransmitter
-emotional responses, movement, cognition, pleasure/reward, can be affected by stress
-linked to schizophrenia

Question 2

Serotonin

Answer 2

-inhibitory neurotransmitter
-emotional regulation, temperature regulation, sleep, pain management, improves mood, sexual behaviors
-medications block reuptake

Question 3

Norepinephrine

Answer 3

-excitatory neurotransmitter
-learning, attention, sleep, mood, memory
-most common neurotransmitter
-medications block reuptake

Question 4

Histamine

Answer 4

-neuromodulate
-alertness, wakefulness, body reactions and functions
-inflammation

Question 5

GABA (Gama Amino Butyric Acid)

Answer 5

-inhibitory neurotransmitter
-sleep, decreases depression, calm state
-medications target this to induce sleep and treat anxiety

Question 6

Glutamate

Answer 6

-amino acid, excitatory neurotransmitter
-motor, affective, and cognitive functions

Question 7

Acetylcholine

Answer 7

-inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitter
- sleep wake cycle and muscle function