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Neurotransmitters
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acetylcholine (ACh) | Enables movement Involved in learning & memory |
| Dopamine | Helps coordinate initiate physical movement Released in pleasurable experiences Influences motivation, goal direction behavior |
| Serotonin | Involved in mood, sleep + arousal, and appetite regulation |
| Norepinephrine | Promotes wakefulness, alertness, & arousal Released in response to stress + helps initiate fight/flight response |
| GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) | Major inhibitory neurotransmitter Reduces brain activity |
| Glutamate | Increases brain activity Involved in learning & memory |
| Endorphins | Regulates perception of pain Enhances mood |
| Substance P | Involved in perception of pain Promotes inflammation in response to injury |