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Acetycholine
neurotransmitter that enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction. People with low levels of this often have Alzheimer's disease
Norepinephrine
(think LAWM) involved in Learning, Arousal, Wakefulness and Mood. Activated when the autonomic nervous system is activated by an extreme emotion.
Dopamine
Involved in the experience of reward or pleasure, involved in the control of complex movements. People with Parkinson's disease have almost none of it.
Seratonin
Found mainly in the pons. Affects mood and sleep. Not enough=depression. Prozac raises levels of this.
Endorphins
natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters produced in the brain and spinal cord. Linked to pain control and euphoria
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Are DNA and RNA neurotransmitters?
No. Neurotransmitters are located in the brain. DNA & RNA are related to cell information and replication.
Does cochlear hair cells produce neurotransmitters?
No, cochlear hair cells do not produce neurotransmitters. They convert sound vibrations into electrical signals that are then transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve. Once these signals reach the brain, neurotransmitters are released to facilitate communication between neurons.
What are considered not true neurotransmitters?
Not all molecules that act as neurotransmitters in the brain are considered "true" neurotransmitters. Some molecules, like gases (e.g., nitric oxide), lipids (e.g., endocannabinoids), and peptides (e.g., endorphins), can also act as neurotransmitters but are not classified as traditional neurotransmitters like dopamine or serotonin due to their unique chemical properties and modes of action. These non-traditional neurotransmitters play important roles in modulating neural signaling and can have significant effects on behavior and physiology.
Which function is responsible for the ways you think?
Cognitive functions in the brain, such as memory, attention, perception, and problem-solving, work together to influence the ways we think. These functions involve complex interactions between various regions of the brain and neurotransmitters.
Where are the 6 neurotransmitters located in the neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are checmials in the brain that help promote brain health by participating in the process of sending signals to various parts of the brain to function appropriately. When neurotransmitters are not functioning appropriately, medication is often used such as Prozac or Paxil. Medication helps neurotransmitters function more adequately.There are six prominent or most commonly discussed neurotransmitters in the brain known as:Serotonin (very important chemical in the brain regulating depression and mood)Dopamine (a chemical that regulates movement)Noradrenalin (a chemical involved with memory and learning)Aceytlcholine (muscle movement)Adrenaline (fight-or-flight response from the nervous system)G.A.B.A. (stops the movement of nerve impulses)
What are the brain chemicals responsible for feelings and responses to sensations?
Neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine play a major role in regulating feelings and responses to sensations in the brain. These chemicals are involved in mood regulation, pleasure, and alertness, among other functions. Imbalances in these neurotransmitters can contribute to conditions like depression, anxiety, and attention disorders.
From where are neurotransmitters secreted?
Neurotransmitters are secreted from the axon terminals of neurons in the brain and nervous system.
How does gravol work?
Gravol, also known as dimenhydrinate, works by blocking specific neurotransmitters in the brain that are responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. By inhibiting these neurotransmitters, Gravol helps to prevent motion sickness and alleviate symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
What effect can bulimia nervosa have on the brain's neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters-- Certain brain chemicals that may function abnormally in acutely ill bulimic patients.
What nerves send message to the brain?
neurotransmitters
What is excitatory messages?
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.
Are DNA and RNA neurotransmitters?
No. Neurotransmitters are located in the brain. DNA & RNA are related to cell information and replication.
What part of the brain helps with complex learning?
neurotransmitters
Does cochlear hair cells produce neurotransmitters?
No, cochlear hair cells do not produce neurotransmitters. They convert sound vibrations into electrical signals that are then transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve. Once these signals reach the brain, neurotransmitters are released to facilitate communication between neurons.
What controls sleep?
Neurotransmitters in the brain are in charge of whether someone is asleep or awake. When the brain begins to produce neurotransmitters like melatonin, someone will begin to feel sleepy.
What are considered not true neurotransmitters?
Not all molecules that act as neurotransmitters in the brain are considered "true" neurotransmitters. Some molecules, like gases (e.g., nitric oxide), lipids (e.g., endocannabinoids), and peptides (e.g., endorphins), can also act as neurotransmitters but are not classified as traditional neurotransmitters like dopamine or serotonin due to their unique chemical properties and modes of action. These non-traditional neurotransmitters play important roles in modulating neural signaling and can have significant effects on behavior and physiology.
Which function is responsible for the ways you think?
Cognitive functions in the brain, such as memory, attention, perception, and problem-solving, work together to influence the ways we think. These functions involve complex interactions between various regions of the brain and neurotransmitters.
