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Neurons would not be able to communicate across synapses. The different parts of the brain would not be able to communicate with each other as well.
Neurotransmitters can directly or indirectly affect behavior. It influences neurons in a specific portion of the brain. Any abnormal level in neurotransmitters can lead to mental disorders.
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Humans (as well as many other mammals and other lifeforms) transmit information across their bodies through the use of neurons. At the axon ends of these neurons are tiny sacs called synaptic vesicles that contain special chemicals called neurotransmitters. Since neurons aren't physically connected to one another, they have to releases these neurotransmitters and then have them received by receptors on another neuron. Thus, in order for any behavior to actually present itself in a physical form, a series of messages must be sent from the brain to another part of the body along these neurons through the use of neurotransmitters. Since these neurotransmitters are just freely floating in the body, its easy for them to be modified by external forces. If for example your body wanted to dilute some pain, it could release chemicals that would stop neurotransmitters that would otherwise tell your brain that you're in pain.
The different parts of the brain would not be able to communicate with each other as well
Neurotransmitters-- Certain brain chemicals that may function abnormally in acutely ill bulimic patients.
Neurons would not be able to communicate across synapses. The different parts of the brain would not be able to communicate with each other as well.
In order for a drug to have an effect on someone, it must first be taken into that person's body and bloodstream so that it can then interact with that persons' brain.
Vicodin has the potential to alter the brain's neurotransmitters.
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Neurons would not be able to communicate across synapses. The different parts of the brain would not be able to communicate with each other as well.
There are two kinds of neurotransmitters - INHIBITORY and EXCITATORY. Excitatory neurotransmitters are not necessarily exciting - they are what stimulate the brain. Those that calm the brain and help create balance are called inhibitory. Inhibitory neurotransmitters balance mood and are easily depleted when the excitatory neurotransmitters are overactive.
No. Neurotransmitters are located in the brain. DNA & RNA are related to cell information and replication.
Psychoactive drugs can increase or decrease transmissions to post-synaptic membranes. Excitatory drugs can mimic the action of neurotransmitters or delay the breakdown of neurotransmitters. On the other hand, inhibitory drugs can hyper-polarize the post-synaptic membrane or reduce the effect of excitatory neurotransmitters.
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