Neurotransmitters

• What are neurotransmitters?

  chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons
• What is dopamine?


  A neurotransmitter that creates pleasure feelings, linked to addiction so the individual can carry out actions to get those feelings
• What is serotonin?


  A neurotransmitters that creates happiness and good mood, low levels of serotonin link to depression. SSRIs are prescribed for mental disorders.
• What is GABA?


  A neurotransmitters that is an inhibitor in the brain. It blocks messages, calms nerves that are firing and gives relaxation
• What is norepinephrine (noradrenaline)?

  A neurotransmitters tat causes the fight or flight response, being ready for action
• What is synaptic transmission?


  An explanation of how messages pass around the brain