Table 3.1 Neurotransmitters and Receptors Flashcards
dopamine
involved in
- fine motor movement
- integration of emotions and thoughts
- decision making
- simulates hypothalamus to release hormones
dopamine
decrease
parkinsons
depression
dopamine
increase
schizophrenia
mania
norepinephrine
level in brain affects mood
attention and arousal
stimulates SNS
norepinephrine
decrease
depression
norepinephrine
increase
mania
anxtiey
schizophrenia
serotonin
role in
- sleep regulation
- hunger
- mood states
- pain perception
- hormonal activty
- agression and sexual behavior
serotonin
decrease
depression
GABA
plays role in
- inhibition
- reduces agression
- reduces excitation
- reduces anxiety
- pain perception
- muscle relaxant
- impair cognition and psychomotor functioning
GABA
decrease
anxiety
schizophrenia
maina
huntingtons disease
GABA
increase
decrease anxiety
Glutamate
excitatory
role in learning and memory
Glutamate
decrease
psychosis
glutamate
increae
NMDA
neurotoxic if prolonged
alzheimer neurodegenetation
AMPA
improvement in cognitive performance
acetylcholine
plays role in learning and memory
PNS stimulation
sexual and aggressive behavior
