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eurotransmitter Worksheet Here is the list of neurotransmitters that are most im

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eurotransmitter Worksheet Here is the list of neurotransmitters that are most important in psychology dopamine serotonin endorphins GABA acetylcholine (ACh) norepinephrine For each of the following statements,list the neurotransmitter(s) that the statement applies to. 1. Is involved with memory. 2. Schizophrenics may have too many receptors for this neurotransmitter in areas of the brain related to emotional response and rational thought 3. May produce "runner's high and the pain-reducing effects of 4. Is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. 5. Involved with muscle movement but is excitatory in some areas acupuncture. of the body and inhibitory in others 6. Deficiencies in this neurotransmitter produces some of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. 7. Is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. 8. Has some relationship to mood disorders like depression. 9. The body's natural morphine. 10. The drug LSD affects the action of these two neurotransmitters. 11. Alcohol may reduce a person's anxiety by improving the action 12. Excesses of these two neurotransmitters produce the 'hyped of this neurotransmitter. up feeling people get from amphetamines.

Explanation / Answer

(Answer) (1) Serotonin is involved with memory.

(2) Too much dopamine causes Schizophrenia.

(3) Endorphins reduce pain and produce a high.

(4) GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

(5) Gaba has inhibitory and exhibitory functions.

(6) Lack of Dopamine is seen in Parkinson’s patients.

(7) Norepinephrine is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone.

(8) Serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine and even an endorphin imbalance can be seen in patients with depression.

(9) Endorphins are painkillers.

(10) Endorphin gives the body a high.

(11) Serotonin

(12) Dopamine and endorphins