Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
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Dopamine function
A
Pleasure, movement,
2
Q
Dopamine deficit and surplus
A
Deficit: muscle rigity, Parkinson’s
Hallucinations, addiction
3
Q
Serotonin
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Affects moods hunger, sleep
4
Q
Serotonin too much or littl e
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Little: anxiety
Surplus autism
5
Q
ALH
A
Enables muscle action, learning
6
Q
Too much, little ALH
A
Paralysis, Alzheimer’s: less
Violet muscle contractions:
7
Q
Endorphin
A
Runners high, regulates pain perception
8
Q
Deficit of endorphins and too much
A
Too less: body feels pain
Too much: body doesn’t give warning about pain
9
Q
GABA
A
Helps balance and excitement
10
Q
GABA too much or little
A
Too much: sleeping and eating disorders
Little: tremors, loss of motor control
11
Q
Glutamine
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Exciting, memory
12
Q
Norep.
A
Blood flow
13
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NOR loss or too much
A
Less: depression
More: anxiety
