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What are neurotransmitters?
Chemicals that transmit signals from one neuron to another.
True or False: Neurotransmitters are only found in the brain.
False. Neurotransmitters are also found in the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.
Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Dopamine.
What is the primary function of acetylcholine?
Muscle contraction.
What neurotransmitter is linked to regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite?
Serotonin.
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for inhibiting neural activity in the central nervous system?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
True or False: Glutamate is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.
True.
What is the role of norepinephrine in the body?
Regulates heart rate, blood pressure, and stress response.
Which neurotransmitter is associated with memory and learning?
Glutamate.
What is the function of endorphins?
Act as natural painkillers and produce feelings of euphoria.
What neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the fight-or-flight response?
Epinephrine (adrenaline).
True or False: Neurotransmitter imbalances are linked to various mental health disorders.
True.
Which neurotransmitter is related to the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep?
Dopamine.
What role does serotonin play in the body?
Regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.
What is the function of endocannabinoids in the brain?
Regulating appetite, pain sensation, mood, and memory.
