Unit 3 (Localisation) - Types of Neurotransmitters Flashcards
Glutamate
An excitory neurotransmitter involved in learning & memory
GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid)
An inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in calming and regulating anxiety
Acetylcholine
A neurotransmitter involved in muscle contractions, learning, memory and REM sleep
Epinephrine / Adrenaline
A neurotransmitter and hormone essential in the fight/flight/freeze response
Norepinephrine /Noradrenaline
A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the physiological arousal (concentration & alertness)
Dopamine
An excitory neurotransmitter involved in:
-regulation of movement
-pleasure & motivation
Serotonin
An inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain involved in:
-sleep & digestion
-regulation of mood