Types of Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
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Norepinephrine
A
Used during stress, excitatory
2
Q
GABA
A
Inhibitory neurotransmitter, acts like brake to excitatory neurotransmitter
3
Q
Serotonin
A
An inhibitory neurotransmitter, involved in emotion, mood, and perception
4
Q
Glutamate
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CNS involved with memory, too much can be damaging to neurons
5
Q
Acetylcholine
A
The neurotransmitter in both CNS and
PNS that acts on muscles
6
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Dopamine
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Affects brain’s pleasure center
