Neurotransmitter Influences on Behavior

Question 1

neurotransmitter influence on behavior:

voluntary muscle control, parasympathetic nervous system, attention, alertness

Answer 1

acetylcholine (Ach)

Question 2

neurotransmitter influence on behavior:

fight-or-flight responses, wakefulness, alertness

Answer 2

epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 3

neurotransmitter influence on behavior:

smooth movements, postural stability

Answer 3

dopamine

Question 4

neurotransmitter influence on behavior:

mood, sleep, eating, dreaming

Answer 4

serotonin

Question 5

neurotransmitter influence on behavior:

brain “stabilization”

Answer 5

GABA, glycine

Question 6

neurotransmitter influence on behavior:

brain “excitation”

Answer 6

glutamate

Question 7

neurotransmitter influence on behavior:

natural painkillers

Answer 7

endorphins