ap psych neurotransmitters
glutamate
primary excitatory neurotransmitter
GABA
primary inhibitory neurotransmitter
norepinephrine/epinephrine
produced in brain and by adrenal glands
epinephrine
produced when experiencing "fight-or-flight" response
serotonin
SSRI's generally interact with this neurotransmitter
dopamine
activates reward pathaway
serotonin
affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
epinephrine
aka adrenaline
norepinephrine
alerts body to dangers
endorphins
associated with "runner's high"
norepinephrine
associated with alertness and arousal
serotonin
associated with appetite
dopamine
associated with feeling of pleasure
serotonin
associated with mood
dopamine
associated with voluntary muscle movements
acetlycholine/glutamate
generally associated with learning and memory
endorphins
block substance P receptors, which carry messages for pain
endorphins
generally associated with pain relief
serotonin
drugs, like Zoloft and Paxil, would be associated with this neurotransmitter
dopamine
drugs, like heroin, increase release of this neurotransmitter
acetylcholine
enables muscle action, learning, and memory
endorphins
has morphine-like effect of body
norepinephrine
helps control alertness and arousal
dopamine
influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
dopamine
lack of this neurotransmitter may be associated with Parkinson's
acetylcholine
lack of this neurotransmitter may be linked with alzheimer's disease
dopamine
lack of this neurotransmitter may be treated with L-DOPA
norepinephrine
low levels may be associated with ADHD
serotonin
low levels of this neurotransmitter may be associated with aggressive behavior
glutamate
major excitatory neurotransmitter; involved in memory
GABA
major inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA
malfunctions of this neurotransmitter may result in Huntington's disease
dopamine
too much of this neurotransmitter can be associated with Schizophrenia
serotonin
too much of this neurotransmitter can be associated with mania
GABA
valium would impact this neurotransmitter
acetylcholine
venom of black widow spider interferes with this neurotransmitter