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Nervous system 3
neurotransmitters
| Neurotransmitter | Major actions |
|---|---|
| Acetylcholine | Involved in wakefulness, attention, learning, memory, and anger. |
| Endorphins & Enkephalins | Block pain perception, reduce stress. |
| Norepinephrine | Increases attention. Influences emotions and sleeping. Sympathetic NS neurotransmitter. |
| GABA | Major inhibitory neurotransmitter |
| Glutamate | Major ecitatory neurotransmitter. Associated with learning and memory. |
| Seratonin | Improves mood, induces sleep. |
| Substance P | Pain perception |
| Dopamine | Creates a sense of feeling good. |