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Regulates cardiac contractions and blood pressure, intestinal peristalsis, glandular secretion, enhances arousal and attention, facilitates learning and memory.
Acetylcholine
Its receptor targets are:
Muscarinic receptors (M1, M2)
Nicotinic receptors
Acetylcholine
Deficiency of this Neurotransmitter results in Alzheimer disease
Acetylcholine
Abundance of this Neurotransmitter results in cramps, increased salivation, lacrimation, muscular weakness, paralysis, muscular fasciculation, diarrhea, and blurry vision
Acetylcholine
Mediates feeling of pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation
Dopamine
its receptor targets are:
D1-D5
Dopamine
Deficiency in this neurotransmitter results in Parkinson’s disease
Dopamine
Abundance of this neurotransmitter results in Psychosis
Dopamine
Shapes learning and memory
Glutamate
Glutamate receptor targets are:
Kainate receptor
NMDA (N-Methyl-D-Asparatate)
AMPA
Deficiency of this neurotransmitter results in Schizophrenia & Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Glutamate
Abundance of this neurotransmitter results in MS and Epilepsy
Glutamate
Mediates mood, sleep, digestion, and sexual desire
Serotonin
Deficiency of this neurotransmitter results in Depression, Anxiety disorder, Insomnia, and Chronic pain
Serotonin
Abundance of this Neurotransmitter results in Sexual dysfunction and Appetite suppresion
Serotonin
stimulates uterine contractions and lactation
Oxytocin
Deficiency of this neurotransmitter causes difficulty with childbirth and lactation issues
Oxytocin
Abundance of this neurotransmitter causes Overstimulation of uterine contraction, Excessive Milk Excretion
Oxytocin
Its receptor targets are:
GABAA
GABAB
GABA (y-aminobutyric acid)
Deficiency of this neurotransmitter causes huntington’s disease (Abnormal motor control) and Epilepsy
GABA
Abundance of this neurotransmitter causes Sedation and Drowsiness, Respiratory depression, Coma
GABA
Its receptor targets are:
H1-H3
Histamine
It is responsible for Sympathetic Nervous System Activation, Stress response, Function and alertness, Autonomic regulation
Norepinephrine
Deficiency of this neurotransmitter is ADHD
Norepinephrine
Abundance of this neurotransmitter causes hypertension, Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders
Norepinephrine
This neurotransmitter is responsible for inducing inreased vascular smooth muscle contraction, pupillary dilator, muscle contraction, and intestinal sphincter muscle contraction.
Epinephrine
Deficiency of this neurotransmitter causes Adrenal insufficiency, Hypoglycemia, Orthostatic hypotensioin, Increased sensitivity to stress, Reduced Cardiovascular function, and Decreased metabolic rate
Epinephrine
Abundance of this neurotransmitter causes Tachycardia, Hypertension, Panic disorders, Hyperglycemia
Epinephrine
This neurotransmitter is known as natural pain killer and mood booster
Endorphins
Deficiency of this neurotransmitter results in chronic pain
Endorphins
Abundance of this neurotransmitter results in reduced pain sensitivity
Endorphins