neurotransmitters and hormones

acetylcholine

function: muscle action, learning, memory

malfunctions: alzheimer’s deteriorates ACh neurons

dopamine

function: movement, learning, attention, emotion

malfunctions: oversupply; schizophrenia, under supply; tremors, parkinson’s

seratonin

function: mood, hunger, sleep, arousal

malfunctions: undersupply; depression

norepinephrine

function: alertness and arousal

malfunctions: under supply; depress mood

GABA

function: inhibitory neurotransmitter

malfunctions: undersupply: seizures, tremors, insomnia

glutamate

function: excitatory neurotransmitter, memory

malfunctions: oversupply: overstimulated brain,migraines, seizures

endorphins

func: influenced perception of pain and pleasure

malfunction: oversupply; suppressed bodies natural supply

substance p

func: messenger of pain

malfunctions: chronic pain, mood disorders

epinephrine (adrenaline)

gland: adrenal organs

function: fight or flight, increase hr, blood pressure and sugar

melatonin

gland: pineal gland

function: sleep cycles

leptin

gland: fat cells

function: inhibit hunger and regulate energy

ghrelin

gland: stomach

func: increases hunger

oxytocin

gland: pituitary gland

function: love hormone; promotes bonding, social connection, childbirth contractions