Neurotransmitters Flashcards

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Ach

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Used by somatic nervous system to move muscles.
Also used by the parasympathetic and CNS.

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Dopamine

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steady posture and smooth movement

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Epinephrine/ Norepi

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Epi – hormone Norepi – neurotransmitter
Maintain wakefulness and mediate F/F responses.

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4
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GABA

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Inhibitory NTSM
brain “stabilizers”. Glycine serves a similar function

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5
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Glutamate

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Acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter.

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6
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Serotonin

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Modulates mood, sleep, eating, and dreaming.

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