Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
ACh
A
Muscle action, learning, and memory
2
Q
Dopamine
A
Movement, learning, attention, and emotion
3
Q
Serotonin
A
Mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
4
Q
Norepinephrine/adrenaline
A
Alertness and arousal
Also a horomone
5
Q
GABA
A
Inhibitory
6
Q
Glutamate
A
Excitatory and memory
7
Q
Endorphins
A
Pain + pleasure
8
Q
Not enough ACh
A
Alzheimer’s
9
Q
Too much dopamine
A
Schizophrenia
10
Q
Too little dopamine
A
Parkinson’s
11
Q
Too little serotonin
A
Depression
12
Q
Too little GABA
A
Seizures
