Day 2-3: Specific Neurotransmitters and Hormones, Drugs

Dopamine

Seratonin

Norepinephrine

A stress hormone (chemical messanger) from the central nervous system

It plays a role in:

• Blood flow to skeletal muscles and their contractions

• Mood stability

• Glucose in blood stream

• Diolation of eyes

• the release of renin in the kidneys (salt and and water balance)

• signals the release of glucagon in the liver →to produce glucose

• slows digestion

Glutamine

GABA

Endorphins

Substance P

Acetylcholine

Hormones

Adrenaline

Leptin

Ghrelin

Melatonin

Oxytocin

Psychoactive Drugs

Agonists

Neural firing

Reuptake inhibitors

Reabsorption

Stimulants

• Caffine

• Cocaine

Depressants

• Alcohol

Hallcinogens

• Marijuana

Opiods

• Heroin

Tolerance

Addiction

Withdrawl symtpoms