Neurotransmitters (unit 2 Pt 1)

Question 1

Acetylcholine

Answer 1

Critical to motor movement, learning and memory.
Deficits=alzheimers

Question 2

Dopamine

Answer 2

Motor movement, alertness and attention.
Deficits=Parkinson’s
excess =schitzophrenia

Question 3

Endorphins

Answer 3

Pain control, stress reduction, feelings of pleasure.
Oversupply with opiate drugs can suppress the body’s natural endorphin supply

Question 4

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)

Answer 4

Major inhibitory neurotransmitters
Undersupply linked to seizures, tremors and insomnia

Question 5

Serotonin

Answer 5

Affects mood, hunger, sleep & arousal
Undersupply linked to depression

Question 6

Norapinephrine

Answer 6

Controls alertness & arousal
Undersupply linked to depression

Question 7

Glutamate

Answer 7

An major excitatory neurotransmitter
Oversupply can lead to migraines or seizures