Neurotransmitters

• acetylcholine (ACh)

  • functions:
  • muscle actions
  • learning
  • memory
  • malfunctions:
  • ACh production neurons deteriorate with Alziemhers
• dopamine

  • functions:
  • learning
  • attention
  • emotion
  • malfunction:
  • overproduction: schizophrenia
  • underproduction: parkinson's
• serotonin

  • functions
  • hunger
  • sleep
  • arousal
  • malfunctions:
  • underproduction: depression
• glutonate:

  • functions
  • memory
  • excitement
  • malfunctions:
  • overproduction: migraines and seizures
• norepinephrine:

  • functions:
  • arousal
  • appetite
  • malfunction:
  • underproduction: depresses mood
• GABA

  • functions
  • anti-stress/anxiety
  • pain
  • focus
  • malfunctions:
  • underproduction: seizures, tremors, and insomnia
• substance P

  • functions:
  • inflammatory processes
  • malfunction:
  • overproduction: chronic pain
• endorphins

  • functions:
  • relieves pain/stress
  • improves well-being
  • malfunctions:
  • oversupply with opioids can suppress body's natural supply