Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Acetylcholine

Answer 1

Stimulates muscles and regulates the areas of the brain associates with attention arousal learning and memory. (low levels Alzheimer’s.)

Question 2

Dopamine

Answer 2

controls voluntary movements and regulates the pleasurable emotions. (low Parkinson’s, high schizophrenia)

Question 3

Serotonin

Answer 3

emotion mood and anxiety. regulates sleep wakefulness and eating. (low depression ocd)

Question 4

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid GABA

Answer 4

slows down neuron activity in order to prevent their over excitation leading to anxiety. (low anxiety)

Question 5

Glutamate

Answer 5

learning and memory (high Lou Gehrig’s disease)

Question 6

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Answer 6

mental focus and attention. regulates mood and both physical and mental arousal. (high raises heart rate and blood pressure)

Question 7

Endorphins

Answer 7

reduces pain, stress, and promotes calmness and serenity. (hibernation by slowing down metabolism, respiration and heart rate.)