biopsychology- neurotransmitters
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GABA
major inhibitory neurotransmitter; involved in sleep; inhibits movement
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Glutamate
major excitatory neurotransmitter involved in learning, memory formation, nervous system development, and synaptic plasticity
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Acetylcholine
excitatory or inhibitory; involved in arousal, attention, memory, and controls muscle contractions
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norepinephrine
mainly excitatory; involved in arousal and mood
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dopamine
excitatory or inhibitory; involved in the control of movement and sensations of pleasure
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serotonin
excitatory or inhibitory; involved in sleep, mood, anxiety, and appetite
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biopsychology
the bases of psychological processes, behavior, and learning
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