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Neurotransmitters
CHS Psychology Class Jack-Definitions of Neurotransmitters
Question | Answer |
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Acetylcholine | -Controls muscle contractions. -Associated with the Hippocampus part of the brain that deals with memory. -Less of it means impaired memory |
Dopamine | Controls voluntary movements such as learning, memory, and emotional arousal. Schizophrenics ovwer use dopamine. Creates more receptor sites, brain unable to focus. |
Norepinephrine | Largely produced in brain stem. Often acts as a hormone. Not enough- mood disorders. |
Serotonin | Controls emotional arousal and sleep. Not enough leads to insomnia, anxiety, and mood disorders. |