Hormones and Neurotransmitters

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Adrenaline

Adrenaline - regulates vascular functions

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Leptain

Tells you when full- regulates energy use/food

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Ghrelin

Tells you when hungry

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Melatonin

regulates your circadian rhythm

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circadian rhythm

a natural, 24-hour cycle that regulates various physiological and behavioral processes in the body

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Oxytocin

plays a role in love and social bonding

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Acetylcholine

enables muscle action, learning, and memory

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Dopamine

Controls arousal levels ( movement, learning, attention, emotion) in many parts of the brain and is vital for giving physical motivation

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