Unit 3: Neurotransmitters

Front

Too much dopamine is linked with: Alzheimers, Schizophrenia, Parkinsons, Depression

Back

Schizophrenia

Front

What is Acetylcholine mainly responsible for?

Back

muscle action/movement

Front

Which neurotransmitter is mostly responsible for alertness and arousal?

Back

Norepinephrine

Front

A chemical that blocks a neurotransmitter from being absorbed, thus blocking its effects is a(n):

Back

Antagonist

Front

A chemical that mimics or enhances the effect of a neurotransmitter: Agonist, Antagonist, Endorphin, L-Dopa

Back

Agonist

Front

Parkinson's is the result of too little:

Back

Dopamine

Front

Serotonin is responsible for ________

Back

mood, sleep & hunger

Front

Low levels of serotonin is linked to

Back

Depression

Front

Which neurotransmitter is released in response to injury or trauma? Options: Acetylcholine, Endorphins, Serotonin, GABA

Back

Endorphins

Front

Which neurotransmitter inhibits brain activity?

Back

GABA