things i should study

Acetylcholine (ACh)

Enables muscle action, learning, and memory With Alzheimer’s disease, ACh-producing neurons deteriorate.

Dopamine

involved in reward, motivation, movement, and attention. Too much is linked to schizophrenia-related symptoms. Too little is linked to Parkinson’s disease and low motivation.

Serotonin

affects mood, sleep, hunger, and arousal. Too little is linked to depression and anxiety. Too much can contribute to serotonin syndrome.

Norepinephrine

controls alertness, arousal, and stress response. Too much can cause anxiety and high blood pressure. Too little can cause depressed mood and low energy.

GABA

main inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms the nervous system. Too little is linked to anxiety, seizures, and tremors. Too much can cause excessive sedation.

Glutamate

main excitatory neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory. Too much can cause migraines and seizures. Too little can lead to memory and learning problems.

Endorphins

natural painkillers involved in pain control and pleasure. Too little increases pain sensitivity. Artificial opiates can suppress natural endorphin production.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

involved in the fight-or-flight response and increases heart rate and energy during stress. Too much can cause panic or anxiety. Too little can cause low energy and poor stress response.