AP Psych- 8 Neurotransmitters + Their Functions

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acetylcholine

enables movement, learning, and memory- AGONIST

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dopamine

Reward/anticipation of reward, feelings of pleasure

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serotonin

affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal, emotional states- not enough=depression

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norepinephrine

helps control alertness and arousal in fight/flight, learning and memory retrieval- EXCITATORY- ADRENALINE

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)

a major INHIBITORY neurotransmitter, regular daily sleep/wake, Calms brain-anxiety

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glutamate

a major EXCITATORY neurotransmitter; Activates brain- migraines/seizures

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endorphins

natural painkillers “runners high”

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Substance P

Neurotransmitters that allow for pain perception