Types of Neurotransmitters Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Adrenaline
A
Fight or flight situation; Increases heart rate and blood flow
2
Q
Dopamine
A
Pleasure and addiction
3
Q
Serotonin
A
Contributes to happiness; helps sleep cycle and digestive system
4
Q
GABA
A
Calming; fires calming nerves in CNS
5
Q
Acetylcholine
A
Involved in thought and learning; learning neurotransmitter
6
Q
Glutamate
A
Memory; involved in creation of nerve contacts
7
Q
Endorphins
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Euphoria; released during exercise, excitement, and sex
8
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Noradrenaline
A
Concentration; affects attention and responding actions
