NTS Function Flashcards
1
Q
What are neurotransmitters?
A
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers passed from the presynaptic neuron to the postsynaptic neuron across the synapse.
2
Q
How do neurotransmitters cross the synapse?
A
Neurotransmitters are electrical signals that need to change into a chemical signal to cross the synapse.
3
Q
What happens when a neurotransmitter reaches the postsynaptic neuron?
A
It is absorbed and changes the chemical signal back into an electrical one.
4
Q
What is the role of dopamine?
A
Dopamine controls bodily movements and emotional responses.
Dopamine deficiency is related to mental health conditions such as depression.
5
Q
What is the role of serotonin?
A
Serotonin affects both emotions and motor skills.
Serotonin supports sleeping, eating, and digestion.
