Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Acetylcholine

Answer 1

A neurotransmitter that is used to transmit nerve impulses to muscles for contraction in the peripheral nervous system; it is linked to attention and arousal in the central nervous system.

Question 2

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Answer 2

Neurotransmitters from the pons that control alertness and wakefulness and are responsible for the fight-or-flight response; involved in the peripheral nervous system

Question 3

Dopamine

Answer 3

A neurotransmitter that is responsible for smooth movements, postural stability, and being happy. It is linked with schizophrenia (high levels) and Parkinson’s disease (low levels)

Question 4

Serotonin

Answer 4

A neurotransmitter that is responsible for regulating mood, eating, sleeping and dreaming. It plays a role in depression and mania as well as feeling content

Question 5

GABA

Answer 5

A neurotransmitter that produces inhibitory post-synaptic potentials and plays a role in stabilizing neural activity of the brain

Question 6

Glutamate

Answer 6

An amino acid that acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system; part of the reticular activation system and required for consciousness

Question 7

Glycine

Answer 7

An amino acid that acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord

Question 8

Endorphins

Answer 8

Peptide neurotransmitters that act as natural painkillers

Question 9

Histamine

Answer 9

A neurotransmitter from the hypothalamus sent to the cerebral cortex