Neurotransmitters
Epinephrine
produced when experiencing the fight or flight response
Dopamine
A lack of This neurotransmitter may be associated with parkinson's disease
Acetylcholine
A lack of this neurotransmitter may be linked to the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease
Dopamine
Drugs such as heroin and cocaine increase the release of This neurotransmitter which creates pleasure
Endorphins
I am generally associated with pain relief
dopamine
Lack of This neurotransmitter may be treated with Ldopa
Norepinephrine
Low levels of This neurotransmitter may be associated with ADHD
GABA/Glutamate
Malfunctions of This neurotransmitter may result in Huntington's disease
Serotonin
SSRI's are anti-depression medications that generally interact with This neurotransmitter
GABA
The anti-anxiety drug Valium would impact This neurotransmitter
Serotonin, Norepinephrine
These two neurotransmitters are most closely associated with mood
Glutamate
This is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter
GABA
This is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter
Dopamine
This neurotransmitter activates the reward pathway
Norepinephrine
This neurotransmitter alerts the body to danger
Endorphins
This neurotransmitter blocks substance P receptors, which carry messages for pain
Endorphins
This neurotransmitter has a morphine-like effect on the body
Epinephrine
This neurotransmitter is also known as adrenaline
Norepinephrine
This neurotransmitter is associated with alertness and arousal
Dopamine
This neurotransmitter is associated with voluntary muscle movement
Glutamate/Acetylcholine
This neurotransmitter is generally associated with learning/memory
Serotonin
This neurotransmitter is most closely associated with appetite
Endorphins
This neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the experience of a "runner's high"
Dopamine
This neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the feeling of pleasure and is stimulated by the use of addictive drugs
Serotonin
Too much of This neurotransmitter may be associate with mania
Glutamate/Dopamine
Too much of these neurotransmitters can be associated with Schizophrenia
Acetylcholine
Venom of the black widow spider interferes with this neurotransmitter
serotonin
antidepressant medications such as Zoloft and Paxil would be associated with This neurotransmitter
Serotonin
low levels of This neurotransmitter may be associated with aggressive behavior
Epinephrine, norepinephrine
these two neurotransmitters are produced in the brain and by the adrenal glands