Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Dopamine

Answer 1

Involved in regulatory motor activity.

Involved in mood, sensory perception and attention.

Question 2

Glutamate

Answer 2

Involved in learning and memory.
Too much causes seizures.
Excitatory neurotransmitter

Question 3

Epinephrine

Answer 3

Adrenaline

Gives the feeling of being on edge, activates “flight or fight” responses.

Question 4

Serotonin

Answer 4

Involved in attention, sleep, eating, mood, and pain regulation.
Too little is associated with mood disorders.

Question 5

GABA

Answer 5

Most important and common inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Stops brain from becoming overexcited.
Too much may cause hallucinations.

Question 6

Acetylcholine

Answer 6

Most common transmitter.

Works on basic muscular and autonomic functions.