neurotransmitters Flashcards
(35 cards)
low ach
alzheimer’s
high ach
muscle spasms
what does ach stand for
acetylcholine
what are the functions of ach (3)
memory
learning
muscle contraction
ach agonists (2)
caffeine
nicotine
ach antagonists (2)
botox
curare
what does de stand for
dopamine
low de
parkinson’s
high de (3)
addiction
mania
schizophrenia
what are the functions of de (6)
hunger
feel-good actions
arousal/attention
voluntary movement
impulse control
goal-directed behavior
de agonists (4)
l-dopa
lsd
meth
cocaine
de antagonists (2)
clozapine
thorazine
what does epi stand for
epinephrine
low epi
depletion/exhaustion
what is the function of epi (2)
arousal (adrenaline rush)
short-term stress response
epi antagonist
sedatives (like propranolol)
what is ne
norepinephrine
low ne
depression
high ne (2)
mania
anxiety
what is the function of ne (4)
inhibits pain
sleep regulation
fight/flight
increases concentration
ne agonists (4)
cocaine
meth
lithium
antidepressants
what does se stand for
serotonin
low se
depression
high se
hallucinations
