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Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals

<p>Chemical messengers that transmit signals</p>
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Exictatory Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released that INCREASE the likelihood of an action

<p>Chemicals released that INCREASE the likelihood of an action</p>
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Glutamate

Plays the role of neuronal communication

<p>Plays the role of neuronal communication</p>
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Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that DECREASE the likelihood of an action

<p>Chemicals that DECREASE the likelihood of an action</p>
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GABA

The primary neuron in promoting relaxation

<p>The primary neuron in promoting relaxation</p>
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Dopamine

Neurotransmitter that regulates mood

<p>Neurotransmitter that regulates mood</p>
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Serotonin

Neurotransmitter that regulates stress

<p>Neurotransmitter that regulates stress</p>
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Endorphins

Act as pain relievers and mood enhancers in exercise

<p>Act as pain relievers and mood enhancers in exercise</p>
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Substance P

Neurotransmitter that transmits pain signals

<p>Neurotransmitter that transmits pain signals</p>
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Acetylcholine

Plays a role in muscle contraction and movement

<p>Plays a role in muscle contraction and movement</p>
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Hormones

Chemical messengers that target cells and organs

<p>Chemical messengers that target cells and organs</p>
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Ghrelin

Hormone produced that stimulates appetite

<p>Hormone produced that stimulates appetite</p>
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Leptin

Hormone produced by fat cells that regulates fullness

<p>Hormone produced by fat cells that regulates fullness</p>
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Melatonin

Hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle

<p>Hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle</p>
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Oxytocin

Hormone that plays a key role in social bonding

<p>Hormone that plays a key role in social bonding</p>
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Adrenaline

Hormone that regulate's the body's stress response

<p>Hormone that regulate's the body's stress response</p>
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Norepinephrine

Neurotransmitter that promotes attention and alertness

<p>Neurotransmitter that promotes attention and alertness</p>