AP Psychology & Neurotransmitters

Which of the following functions match with the neurotransmitter, Acetycholine?

• excitatory neurotransmitter related to movement of all muscles, as well as arousal, attention, anger, aggression, sexuality, and thirst

• inhibitory neurotransmitter that controls posture and movement

• inhibits central nervous system and regulates anxiety

• major excitatory neurons in central nervous system; important for learning and memory

Which of the following functions best matches with the neurotransmitter, Dopamine?

• excitatory neurotransmitter related to movement of all muscles, as well as arousal, attention, anger, aggression, sexuality, and thirst

• inhibitory neurotransmitter that controls posture and movement

• inhibits central nervous system and regulates anxiety

• major excitatory neurons in central nervous system; important for learning and memory

Which of the following functions best matches the neurotransmitter, Gama-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) ?

• inhibitory neurotransmitter that controls posture and movement

• inhibits central nervous system and regulates anxiety

• major excitatory neurons in central nervous system; important for learning and memory

• important for psychological arousal, mood changes, sleep, and learning

Which of the following descriptions best match the neurotransmitter, Glutamate (Glu) ?

• inhibits central nervous system and regulates anxiety

• important for psychological arousal, mood changes, sleep, and learning

• major excitatory neurons in central nervous system; important for learning and memory

• regulates sleep, mood, appetite, and pain

This neurotransmitter is important for psychological arousal, mood changes, sleep, and learning. Which of the following neurotransmitters match this description?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Endorphins

• Norepinephrine

_______ regulates sleep, mood, appetite, and pain.

• Serotonin

• Norepinephrine

• Endorphins

• Dopamine

Pain control is an example of which of the following neurotransmitters?

• Dopamine

• Endorphins

• Gama-aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

• Glutamate (Glu)

What two neurotransmitters are associated with memory loss and Alzheimer’s Disease?

• Dopamine & Serotonin

• Acetylcholine & Dopamine

• Acetylcholine & Glutamate

• Norepinephrine & Dopamine

Which neurotransmitter is associated with Parkinson’s Disease & Schizophrenia?

• Dopamine

• Acetylcholine

• Norepinephrine

• Serotonin

Which neurotransmitter is associated with anxiety disorders & Huntington’s Disease?

• Serotonin

• Gama-aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

• Norepinephrine

• Acetylcholine