Neurotransmitters ID and Hormones

Question 1

[neurotransmitter] Regulating heartbeat, blood pressure, intestinal peristalsis, glandular secretion

Answer 1

Acetylcholine (ACh) function

Question 2

[neurotransmitter] memory issues and muscle disorders

Answer 2

Acetylcholine (ACh) undersupply

Question 3

[neurotransmitter] cramps, increased salivation, lacrimation, muscular weakness, paralysis, muscular fasciculation, diarrhea, blurry vision

Answer 3

Acetylcholine (ACh) oversupply

Question 4

[neurotransmitter] Feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation

Answer 4

Dopamine function

Question 5

[neurotransmitter] Parkinson’s, restless legs, depression

Answer 5

Dopamine undersupply

Question 6

[neurotransmitter] aggression and lowered impulse control

Answer 6

Dopamine oversupply

Question 7

[neurotransmitter] mood, sleep, digestion, nausea, wound healing, bone health, blood clotting, sexual desire

Answer 7

Serotonin function

Question 8

[neurotransmitter] depression, anxiety, mania

Answer 8

Serotonin undersupply

Question 9

[neurotransmitter] Regulation of arousal, attention, cognitive function, stress reactions

Answer 9

Norepinephrine function

Question 10

[neurotransmitter] anxiety, depression, ADHD, headaches, memory problems, sleeping problems, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, changes in blood pressure and heart

Answer 10

Norepinephrine undersupply

Question 11

[neurotransmitter] high blood pressure, sudden and severe headaches, anxiety

Answer 11

Norepinephrine oversupply

Question 12

[neurotransmitter] Slows down brain by blocking specific signals in your central nervous system

Answer 12

GABA function

Question 13

[neurotransmitter] anxiety, depression, insomnia, irritability, restlessness

Answer 13

GABA undersupply

Question 14

[neurotransmitter] Shaping learning and memory

Answer 14

Glutamate function

Question 15

[neurotransmitter] low energy

Answer 15

Glutamate undersupply

Question 16

[neurotransmitter] cell damage and cell death

Answer 16

Glutamate oversupply

Question 17

[neurotransmitter] Alleviate pain, lower stress, improve mood, and enhance your sense of well-being

Answer 17

Endorphins function

Question 18

[neurotransmitter] increased anxiety

Answer 18

Endorphins undersupply

Question 19

[neurotransmitter] pain reduction and increased pleasure

Answer 19

Endorphins oversupply

Question 20

[neurotransmitter] increased touch sensitivity and pain

Answer 20

Substance P undersupply

Question 21

[neurotransmitter] Pain regulation, asthma, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease, emesis, migraine, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety

Answer 21

Substance P function

Question 22

[neurotransmitter] increased intracranial pressure and poor clinical outcome

Answer 22

Substance P oversupply

Question 23

[neurotransmitter] Arousal, recognition, trust, romantic attachment, mother-infant bonding

Answer 23

Oxytocin (Neuro) function

Question 24

[neurotransmitter] irritability, inability to feel affectionate, increased anxiety

Answer 24

Oxytocin (Neuro) undersupply

Question 25

[neurotransmitter] overactive uterus, increase in uterine muscle mass, pregnancy limitations

Answer 25

Oxytocin (Neuro) oversupply

Question 26

Adrenaline release point

Answer 26

Adrenal Glands

Question 27

Adrenaline function

Answer 27

Prepares for stress or danger
-increased heart rate
-increased blood flow

Question 28

Ghrelin release point

Answer 28

Stomach

Question 29

Ghrelin function

Answer 29

“Hunger Hormone”
-signals its time to eat
-signals growth hormone
-influences insulin release
-protects cardiovascular health

Question 30

Leptin release points

Answer 30

White Adipose Tissue
-body fat

Question 31

Leptin function

Answer 31

Balances energy intake and expentager
-eating vrs using

Question 32

Melatonin release points

Answer 32

Pineal Gland

Question 33

Melatonin function

Answer 33

“Sleep Hormone”
-reacts to darkness
-helps time the circadian rhythm

Question 34

Oxytocin (hormone) release point

Answer 34

Hypothalamus

Question 35

Oxytocin (hormone) function

Answer 35

“Love Hormone”
-trust
-arousal
-relationship building