Neurotransmitters

What is the function of Acetylcholine?

contracts muscles, continues sending impulse

What type of neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine?

excitatory

What is the function of Glutamate?

sends or speeds up signals, is important for memory and learning

What does too much Glutamate cause?

seizures and death of brain cells

What does too little Glutamate cause?

anxiety and depression

What is the function of Norepinephrine?

alertness, regulation of moods, sleeping/dreaming, learning, plays role in fight or flight response

What does too much Norepinephrine cause?

impaired sleep cycle

What does too little Norepinephrine cause?

depression and anxiety

What is the function of GABA?

slows things down, stops

What does too much GABA cause?

sedative effect

What does too little GABA cause?

anxiety

What is the function of Seretonin?

sleep, digestion, mood, libido, temperature regulation

What does too little Seretonin cause?

anxiety, depression, and insomnia

What does too much Seretonin cause?

seretonin syndrome

What is the function of Endorphins?

reduces pain and makes you feel good

What is the function of Dopamine?

reward pathway, regulation of moods and emotions, subconscious movement of skeletal muscles

What is the function of Adnandamide?

regulation of feeding behaviors, memory, general motivation and pleasure

What type of neurotransmitter is Glutamate?

excitatory

What type of neurotransmitter is Norepinephrine?

excitatory

What type of neurotransmitter is GABA?

inhibitory

What type of neurotransmitter is Seretonin?

inhibitory

What type of neurotransmitter is Endorphins?

Inhibitory

What type of neurotransmitter is Dopamine?

inhibitory and excitatory

What does alcohol do?

inhibits glutamate receptors, increases norepinephrine, allows GABA to accumulate

What does nicotine do?

increases ACH, increases dopamine

What does caffiene do?

increases ACH

What drugs increase GABA?

Xanax, Alcohol, Ativan, Valium

What drugs affect Seretonin and what do they do?

anti-depressants allow accumulation, LSD attaches to receptors, MDMA causes excess release

What drug mimics Endorphins?

Opiates

What drugs increase Norepinephrine?

Alcohol, Strattera, and Ritalin

What drugs increase Dopamine?

Nicotine, Cocaine, and Meth

What drug mimics Adnandamide?

THC found in weed