neurotransmitters

Question 1

GLUTAMATE

Answer 1

most common excitatory NT
important for learning & memory
over-excitation = seizures, OCD

Question 2

GABA

Answer 2

most common inhibitory NT
counteracts effect of glutamate
deficiency = over-excitation, anxiety, phobias

Question 3

ACETYLCHOLINE

Answer 3

regulates motor control
excitatory or inhibitory
important for attention, arousal, memory
plays a role in Alzheimer’s

Question 4

DOPAMINE

Answer 4

important in coordination, motivation, reinforcement (addiction)
surplus = schizophrenia
deficiency = Parkinson’s (degeneration of dopamine in the substantia nigra)

Question 5

SEROTONIN

Answer 5

regulates mood, appetite, sleep

involved in learning & memory

Question 6

Agonists

Answer 6

mimic/increase the effect of a neurotransmitter

L-dopa increases dopamine for Parkinson’s

Question 7

Antagonists

Answer 7

block/decrease the effect of a neurotransmitter

haloperidol blocks dopamine