Neurotransmitters

Front

This neurotransmitter sends pain signals up the efferent neurons to the brain.

Back

substance p

Front

This neurotransmitter is related to mood and sends messages regarding alertness.

Back

norepinephrine

Front

This is a really strong inhibitory neurotransmitter that stops messages from firing.

Back

GABA

Front

If you do not have enough of this neurotransmitter, it is linked to anxiety and insomnia.

Back

GABA

Front

This neurotransmitter STOPS pain messages from following.

Back

endorphins

Front

This neurotransmitter is linked to feelings of pleasure, euphoria, and reward.

Back

dopamine

Front

Most anti-depressants seek to increase this mood neurotransmitter to improve feelings of depression.

Back

serotonin

Front

This neurotransmitter's major function is to send signals about movement.

Back

acetylcholine

Front

A deficiency of this neurotransmitter is linked to Alzheimer's disease, showing us it plays a role in memory.

Back

acetylcholine

Front

This neurotransmitter is linked to brain development and too much of it has been linked to brain damage and migraines.

Back

glutamate