Neurotransmitters

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Created on: 30-10-17 13:29

Seratonin

plays a role in mood, sleep, appetite, and impulsive and aggressive behavior Too little serotonin is associated with depression and some anxiety disorders, especially obsessive-compulsive disorder. Some antidepressant medications increase the availa

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GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid)

inhibits excitation and anxiety Too little GABA is associated with anxiety and anxiety disorders. Some antianxiety medication increases GABA at the receptor sites.

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Endorphins

nvolved in pain relief and feelings of pleasure and contentedness

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Acetylcholine

involved in voluntarymovement, learning, memory, and sleep Too much acetylcholine is associated with depression, and too little in the hippocampus has been associated with dementia.

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Norepinephrine

associated with eating, alertness Too little norepinephrine has been associated with depression, while an excess has been associated with schizophrenia.

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inhibits excitation and anxiety Too little GABA is associated with anxiety and anxiety disorders. Some antianxiety medication increases GABA at the receptor sites.

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GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid)

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nvolved in pain relief and feelings of pleasure and contentedness

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involved in voluntarymovement, learning, memory, and sleep Too much acetylcholine is associated with depression, and too little in the hippocampus has been associated with dementia.

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associated with eating, alertness Too little norepinephrine has been associated with depression, while an excess has been associated with schizophrenia.

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Neurotransmitters