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Acetylcholine

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Excitatory

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Acetylcholine Function

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Movement
Memory 
Sleep
Arousal
Pain perception
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Acetylcholine Associated Diseases

A

Alzheimer’s
Depression
Addiction

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Norepinephrine

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Excitatory

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Norepinephrine Function

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Mood
Cognition
Perception
Locomotion
CV Functioning
Sleep/Arousal
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Norepinephrine Associated Diseases

A 
Depression
Eating Disorders
Mania
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Dopamine

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Excitatory

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Dopamine Function

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Movement
Coordination
Emotions
Thoughts
Voluntary Judgment
Inhibits prolactin release
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Dopamine Associated Diseases

A 
Depression
Eating Disorders
Mania
Schizophrenia
Addiction
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Serotonin

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Excitatory

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Serotonin Function

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Sleep/Arousal
Libido
Appetite
Mood
Aggression
Pain perception
Coordination
Judgment
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Serotonin Associated Diseases

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Depression
Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Addiction

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Histamine

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Excitatory

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14
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Histamine Function

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Causes sedation and weight gain when blocked

Allergic reactions

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15
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Histamine Associated Diseases

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Depression

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Gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA)

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Inhibitory

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Gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) Function

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Slowdown of body activity-
Slowing down neurons to prevent them from over-excitation=
Anxiety/ Panic attacks

18
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Gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) Associated Diseases

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Anxiety Disorders
Schizophrenia
Addiction

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