abnormal neurotransmitters

Glutamate

Excitatory Transmitter that “turns on” many different neurons, leading to action. Responsible for learning and memory.

GABA

is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Its job is to inhibit (regulate) the transmission of information and action potentials. Inhibits a variety of behaviors and emotions. reduce anxiety, anger

Serotonin

Both inhibitory and Excitatory. It regulates our behavior, mood, and thought processes.

Dopamine

Both inhibitory and Excitatory. It has been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and disorders of addiction. (Too Much __)

Reuptake

action by which a neurotransmitter is quickly drawn back into the discharging neuron after being released into the synaptic cleft.

Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Activating and causing excitation/these increase nerve impulses

Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Suppressing and causing inhibition/reducing nerve impulses