Explanation

• What is the role of neurotransmitters in behavior?

  They act as chemical messengers.
• How do neurotransmitters travel between neurons?

  They pass across the synapse.
• What must happen to electrical signals for them to cross the synapse?

  They must change into chemical signals.
• What happens when a neurotransmitter reaches the postsynaptic neuron?

  It is absorbed and converted back to electrical signal.
• What is the function of dopamine?

  It controls bodily movements and emotional responses.
• What mental health condition is related to dopamine deficiency?

  Depression
• What does serotonin affect?

  Emotions and motor skills
• What functions does serotonin support?

  Sleeping, eating, and digestion
• What are the key functions of neurotransmitters?

  • Chemical messengers between neurons
  • Convert electrical signals to chemical signals
  • Each neurotransmitter has a specific function