Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
Acetylcholine
A
Excitatory
2
Q
Acetylcholine Function
A
Movement Memory Sleep Arousal Pain perception
3
Q
Acetylcholine Associated Diseases
A
Alzheimer’s
Depression
Addiction
4
Q
Norepinephrine
A
Excitatory
5
Q
Norepinephrine Function
A
Mood Cognition Perception Locomotion CV Functioning Sleep/Arousal
6
Q
Norepinephrine Associated Diseases
A
Depression Eating Disorders Mania Anxiety Schizophrenia
7
Q
Dopamine
A
Excitatory
8
Q
Dopamine Function
A
Movement Coordination Emotions Thoughts Voluntary Judgment Inhibits prolactin release
9
Q
Dopamine Associated Diseases
A
Depression Eating Disorders Mania Schizophrenia Addiction
10
Q
Serotonin
A
Excitatory
11
Q
Serotonin Function
A
Sleep/Arousal Libido Appetite Mood Aggression Pain perception Coordination Judgment
12
Q
Serotonin Associated Diseases
A
Depression
Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Addiction
13
Q
Histamine
A
Excitatory
14
Q
Histamine Function
A
Causes sedation and weight gain when blocked
Allergic reactions
15
Q
Histamine Associated Diseases
A
Depression
