neurotransmitters Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
acetylcholine | excitatory: stimulates muscle contractions, involved in memory, learning, and general intellection |
dopamine | inhibitory: pleasurable sensations, involved in movement, attention and learning |
serotonin | inhibitory: moods and emotional states |
norepinephrine | excitatory: arousal in fight/flight, plays a role in memory retrieval and learning |
gamma-aminobutyric acid | inhibitory: helps to offset excitatory messages and regulate daily sleep/wake cycles |
endorphines | inhibitory: involved in pain perception and positive emotions |
glutamate | excitatory: used in memory, learning, and movement |
acetylcholine | effect of deficit: alzheimers |
dopamine | effect of deficit: parkinsons |
serotonin | effect of deficit: depression and mood disorders |
norepinephrine | effect of deficit: mental disorders especially depression |
gamma-aminobutyric acid | effect of deficit: anxiety |
endorphines | effect of deficit: body experiences pain |
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