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Neurotransmitters
| Neurotransmitters | Function/effect |
|---|---|
| Dopamine (function) | -affects/brain synapses /the control of body moment/ linked sensation of pleasure (eating) |
| Dopamine (effect) | -excessive production linked Schizophrenia, a disorder, individual's perception of reality is greatly distorted -inadequate production linked Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder/destroys neurons/ tremors, slurred speech, coord-promb |
| Serotonin | -regulate tem/ sensory perception, involved in mood control -inadequate amounts in brain synapses linked depression |
| Endorphins | -act as natural painkillers in synapses in the brain/ affects emotional areas of the brain -deficiency linked to increased risk of alcoholism |
| Norepinephrine | -used by the brain and some autonomic neurones, complement actions of hormone epinephrine, readies body to respond to danger or other stressful situations -overproduction linked Hbp, anxiety and insomnia -deficiency linked to hunger cravings,exhaustion |