5.3 Neurons & Neurotransmitters

Glutamate (E)

The most abundant neurotransmitter. It's mainly for learning, memory, & everyday brain activity

GABA (I)

Neurotransmitter for calming, the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter

Serotonin (I)

Neurotransmitter that regulates mood, digestion, & sleep

Dopamine

Neurotransmitter that drives motivation, desire, and goal-directed behavior (Pleasure/reward)

Epinephrine

Neurotransmitter in charge of the fight or flight response by increasing arousal and anxiety

Norepinephrine

Neurotransmitter that regulates arousal, attention, cognitive function, & stress reactions

Endorphins

Neurotransmitter that blocks pain signals and boosts mood

Acetylcholine (E)

Neurotransmitter that plays a role in muscle contraction, parasympathetic control, and attention

Schizophrenia

Too high dopamine results in?

Parkinson's

Too low dopamine results in?

Alzheimer's (Dementia)

Too high acetylcholine results in?

Mania

Too high norepinephrine results in?

Depression

Too low norepinephrine results in?

Anxiety or OCD

Too low GABA results in?

Mania

Too high serotonin results in?

Depression, Anxiety, & Eating Disorders

Too high low serotonin results in?

Stress & Sleeping Disorders

Too high epinephrine results in?

Psychosis & Neuron Death

Too high glutamate results in?

Huntington's

Too low glutamate results in?

Eating Disorders

Too low endorphins result in?