Hormones & Neurotransmitters (Quiz Thurs. 4/24/25)

Question 1

Hormones vs neurotransmitter

Answer 1

Hormones- More for regulating long term functions and help maintain homeostasis.
Neurotransmitters- Act rapidly and locally within the nervous system.

Question 2

Adrenaline

Answer 2

Hormone.
Arousal, fight or flight response.

Question 3

Leptin

Answer 3

Hormone.
Produced in fat cells and say “I’m full.”
Counter to ghrelin.

Question 4

Ghrelin

Answer 4

Hormone.
Produced in the stomach and say “I’m hungry.”

Question 5

Melatonin

Answer 5

Hormone.
Builds throughout the day and is more effecting when it’s dark, telling you to go to sleep.

Question 6

Oxytocin

Answer 6

Hormone.
From attachment and bonding, like from for example physical touch.

Question 7

How are neurotransmitter levels tested?

Answer 7

The levels of a neurotransmitter in the human body is usually tested through urinalysis.

Question 8

Acetylcholine

Answer 8

Neurotransmitter.
Brain cell functions and muscle contraction.

Question 9

Dopamine

Answer 9

Neurotransmitter.
Pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. The reward chemical.

Question 10

Serotonin

Answer 10

Neurotransmitter.
For mood control and well-being.

Question 11

Norepinephrine

Answer 11

Neurotransmitter.
Relates to waking up, arousal, and fight or flight.

Question 12

GABA

Answer 12

Neurotransmitter.
Calms and slows brain functions (like pressing the breaks) and is inhibitory.

Question 13

Glutamate

Answer 13

Neurotransmitter.
Alertness for cognitive functions (like pressing the gas) and is excitatory.

Question 14

Endorphins

Answer 14

Neurotransmitter.
Pain-killers that can produce euphoria.

Question 15

Substance P

Answer 15

Neurotransmitter.
Transmits pain and allows you to feel it.