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Neurotransmitters
Question | Answer |
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Stimulates skeletal muscle contraction. Released in neuromuscular junction. | Acetylcholine (ACH) |
Increases heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and triggers fight or flight response. Functions as both a neurotransmitter & a hormone | Epinephrine & Norepinephrine (EPI) |
Released during and after exercise in the brain and gives off a euphoric high. Called a "natural high" or "runner's high". | Endorphins or Enkephalins |
Inhibitory neurotransmitter. Heavily associated with reward mechanisms in the brain. Lack of this can lead to depression as well as Parkinson's. Increase of this can lead to schizophrenia. | Dopamine |
Inhibitory neurotransmitter involved with emotion, mood and pleasure recognition. Lack of these can lead to OCD, anger disorders, Suicide and Depression. | Serotonin. |