neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
acetylcholine
A
involved in: attention arousal muscle action / movement memory
associated problems:
alzheimer’s
2
Q
dopamine
A
involved in:
mood / emotion
arousal
learning
associated problems:
parkinsons
schizophrenia
3
Q
norepinephrine
A
involved in:
mood
arousal
learning
associated problems:
depression
4
Q
serotonin
A
involved in: sleep hunger aggression arousal
associated problems:
depression
anxiety, inhibits dreaming
5
Q
GABA
A
involved in:
inhibitory effect on axons
sleep
movement
associated problems:
anxiety
Huntingtons Disease
epilepsy
6
Q
Endorphins
A
involved in:
natural opiates
pain relief
pleasurable emotions