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Neurotransmitters and Their Effects
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Acetylcholine
Involved in muscle activation, memory formation, and learning. Deficits are associated with memory loss and are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dopamine
Plays a role in reward, motivation, and motor control. Imbalances are linked with Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
Serotonin
Modulates mood, emotion, sleep, and appetite. Alterations in its levels are implicated in depression and anxiety disorders.
Norepinephrine
Acts as a stress hormone and neurotransmitter, involved in alertness, arousal, and the fight-or-flight response.
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
The main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, which reduces neuronal excitability and is involved in regulating anxiety.
Glutamate
The principal excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system, crucial for synaptic plasticity and brain development.
Endorphins
Neurotransmitters that act as natural painkillers and are also involved in reward mechanisms.
Histamine
Involved in the regulation of stomach acid secretion, wakefulness, and immune response.
Adenosine
Generally acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is involved in sleep and suppresses arousal.
Anandamide
Plays a role in pain, mood, appetite regulation, and memory. It's an endocannabinoid—a naturally occurring version of cannabis-like chemicals.
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
A hormone and neurotransmitter that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism. It's related to stress and the fight-or-flight response.
Substance P
A neurotransmitter that is involved in transmitting pain signals from the body to the central nervous system.
Oxytocin
Commonly known as the 'love hormone', it is involved in childbirth, bonding, and social relationships.
Vasopressin
Acts to regulate water retention in the body and also plays a role in social behavior, sexual motivation, and pair bonding.
Nitric Oxide
Unlike most neurotransmitters, it is a gas. It's involved in the relaxation of blood vessels and therefore helps regulate blood flow, blood pressure, and is involved in various central nervous system functions.
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