AP Psychology 1.3a

dopamine

motor movement and alertness

lack of —> parkinson’s & schizopheria

serotonin

mood control

lack of —> depression

norepinephrine

alertness, arousal

lack of —> depression

glutamate

excitatory, involved in memory

migraines, seizures

GABA

reducing neuronal excitability and creating a calming effect

sleep problems

endorphines

pain control

addictive/addictions

Substance P

Pain perception

lack of —> pain perception

acetylcholine (ACh)

motor movement

lack of —> alzheimer’s disease, Myasthenia gravis

Adrenalin/epinephrine

fight-or-flight

leptin

weight regulation

ghrelin

increase hunger

melatonin

triggers sleep

oxytocin

good feelings