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Psychology Test
Neurotransmitters and behaviors
| Neurotransmitter | Behaviors |
|---|---|
| Acetylcholine | Released by neurons that control skeletal muscles |
| Serotonin | Involved in the regulation of sleep;abnormal levels linked to depression and obsessive- compulsive disorder |
| Dopamine | Abnormal levels linked to schizophrenia;dopamine circuits activated by cocaine and amphetamines |
| Nor epinephrine | Abnormal levels of depression;contributes to modulation of mood arousal |
| GABA | Inhibitory transmitter that contributes to regulation of anxiety |
| Endorphin | hormones that are released when your body feels pain or stress. |