Unit 2 - Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Acetylcholine

Answer 1

Muscle Contraction/Learning+Memory

Question 2

Low Acetylcholine

Answer 2

Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s

Question 3

Dopamine

Answer 3

Attention/Mood/Movement

Question 4

High Dopamine

Answer 4

ADHD, Binge Eating, Addiction, Gambling

Question 5

Low Dopamine

Answer 5

Depression, Schizophrenia, Psychosis

Question 6

Seratonin

Answer 6

Mood/Hunger/Sleep/Arousal (Sex)

Question 7

Low Seratonin

Answer 7

Depression, Anxiety, Digestive Issues, Sleeping Problems, OCD, PTSD, Panic Depression, Schizophrenia

Question 8

Endorphins

Answer 8

Pain/Pleasure –> Treats Anxiety, depression, etc. (Mood)

Question 9

Low Endorphins

Answer 9

Anxiety, Depression, Pains

Question 10

Epinephrine

Answer 10

Fight/Flight and Intense Arousal (Memory)

Question 11

Noepinephrine

Answer 11

Fight/Flight (Blood Pressure, BPM, Alertness)

Question 12

Low Noepinephrine

Answer 12

Depression, ADHD, Anxiety

Question 13

Glutamate

Answer 13

Long Term Memory/Learning (Speeds Up the Brain)

Question 14

Low Glutamate

Answer 14

ADHD, Memory Issues

Question 15

GABA

Answer 15

Slows down the brain/Sleep/Movement

Question 16

High GABA

Answer 16

Sleep Apnea, Foggy Thinking

Question 17

Low GABA

Answer 17

Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia