function of neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
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neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that act between the neuron’s in the brain
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2
Q
noradrenaline
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- fight or flight response
- sleeping - dreaming
- learning
- attention
- emotion, especially mood control
3
Q
dopamine
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- posture and control of movement
- dependency behaviour - addiction
- cog functions
emotion
4
Q
serotonin
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- sleep
- hunger
- mood control - happiness and good mood
5
Q
acetylcholine
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- key function in motor control and movement
- cog functions including memory and thinking
-n expressions of some emotions eg anger and sexuality
6
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GABA
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- blocks messages instead of taking one on
- calms nerves that are firing
- low levels associated with anxiety
