HHG4M: Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters

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Adrenaline

Fight or Flight

Increases your heart rate and produces sweat -

a signal to your body that you are in a stressful or exciting situation

Multiple Select

In what kind of situation could a person's body produce adrenaline? (check all that apply)

• Riding a rollercoaster

• Taking a 30 minute nap

• Watching a horror film

• Getting into a car accident

Noradrenaline

concentration

similar to adrenaline,

increases alertness and ability to respond to actions during stressful or exciting situations

Poll

In what situations would YOUR noradrenaline be released. In other words - what makes you stressed?

• Flying in an airplane

• Meeting new people

• Being embarassed in public

Gaba

Calming

Calms nerves, improves focus, controls bodily movements, and helps to reduce stress

Multiple Select

If my body did not produce enough Gaba, I might experience these symptoms (check all that apply):

• Ability to sleep peacefully at night

• Inability to pay attention in classes online

• Remembering everything I have to do today without writing it down

• Anxiety during school presentations

Acetylocholine

learning

activates when processing new information - also activates our muscles which play a role in memory

Fill in the Blank

When I learn how to ride a bike, play an instrument, or practice a new dance move, I can later recall how to do it, because acetylocholine sends signals this part of my body:

Glutamate

Memory

helps us store and reclaim information in our memory

Multiple Choice

Too much Glutamate is like:

• Feeling hungry

• Over-sleeping

• Drinking too much coffee

• Having fun with friends

Dopamine

pleasure

a feeling of satisfaction released when we are rewarded or motivated. Can become highly addictive

Poll

What fuels your dopamine?

• Listening to a specific type of music or eating my favourite food

• Getting likes on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, etc

• Socializing with people (friends, family, or even strangers)

• Being in a romantic relationship

• Getting the highest score in class, in a game, or winning a tournament

Serotonin

mood

help us regulate and manage our mood throughout the day

Multiple Choice

If Serotonin helps us manage our mood throughout the day, someone with Depression might not be producing enough serotonin

• True

• False

Endorphines

Euphora

released during activites that excite us (eg. exercise) and help reduce bodily pain.

Multiple Choice

The release of endorphines is 100x more powerful than any opiate (painkilling drug):

• True

• False