Neurotransmitters, Exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
heart muscle and other muscle contraction/learning and memory.
A
Acetylcholine
2
Q
motivation, reward, attention, learning, mood, sleep, movement.
A
Dopamine
3
Q
mood, sexual desire and function, appetite.
A
Serotonin
4
Q
major excitatory neurotransmitter, movement and learning/memory.
A
Glutamate
5
Q
major inhibitory neurotransmitter, large role in balancing and offsetting excitatory messages
A
GABA
6
Q
plays large role in emotions, increasing heart rate
A
Norepinephrine
7
Q
inhibits pain
A
Endorphins
