neurotransmitters

what is the acronym for all the neurotransmitters?

SNAGGED

what does the s stand for?

serotonin

what does serotonin affect?

MASH:

• mood

• arousal

• sleep

• hunger

what does the N stand for?

norepinephrine

what does norepinephrine affect?

DOUBLE A:

• arousal

• alertness

what does the A stand for

acetylcholine (ach)

what does ach affect?

DOUBLE M: mind and muscle

• muscle control

• learning

• memory

what does g stand for?

glutamate

what does glutamate affect?

it’s a major EXCITATORY

• oversupply can lead to overstimulation in the brain

  • causing migraines and seizures

what does the other g stand for?

gaba

what does gaba affect?

it’s a major INHIBITOR

• undersupply can lead to seizures, tremors, and insomnia

what does e stand for?

endorphins

what do endorphins affect?

pain control

• substance p falls under this category which relates to pain perception

what does d stand for?

dopamine

what does dopamine affect?

reward and VOLUNTARY movement

• undersupply of dopamine is related to Parkinson’s disease