Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Depending on what type of neurotransmitter has been released ….

Answer 1

The next neuron will react differently & the entire body is a connection of nerves

Question 2

Inhibitory neurotransmitters

Answer 2

Decrease the likelihood of the firing action potential of a cell

Question 3

Excitatory neurotransmitters

Answer 3

Increase the likelihood of action potential

Question 4

Action potential

Answer 4

This mix of positive & negative ions causes an electrical charge to form

Question 5

Acetylcholine

Answer 5

Excitatory
Involved in muscle action , learning & memory

Undersupply ; Alzheimer’s disease

Question 6

Dopamine

Answer 6

Inhibitory
Pleasure , reward , & motivation , motor control over voluntary movements

Excessive dopamine linked to schizophrenia

Question 7

Serotonin

Answer 7

Inhibitory
Affects mood , hunger , sleep , & arousal

Undersupply is linked to depression , Prozac & other anti depressants raise ( happy )

Question 8

Epinephrine / norepinephrine

Answer 8

Excitatory
Used for arousal in the fight / fight response plays a role in learning & memory

Undersupply can depress mood

Question 9

GABA

Answer 9

Inhibitory
Offsets excitatory messages help regulate daily sleep wake cycles

Undersupply linked to anxiety , seizures , insomnia

Question 10

Glutamate

Answer 10

Excitatory
Involved In memory , learning & movement
Oversupply can overstimulate the brain producing migraines or seizures ( epilepsy )

Question 11

Endorphins

Answer 11

Inhibitory
Natural opiates that are involved in pin perception & positive emotions
Realize insensitivity to pain & immune problems