Name That Neurotransmitter
This neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep.
serotonin
This neurotransmitter helps calm the brain and reduce anxiety
GABA
This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of dopamine in the brain
Parkinson's disease
This neurotransmitter was first discovered in the 1920s by Otto Loewi
acetylcholine
This neurotransmitter is produced in the brain in response to exercise and is responsible for the "runner's high"
endorphin
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of body temperature, sleep, and mood?
Melatonin
This neurotransmitter is involved in the fight or flight response
adrenaline (epinephrine)
This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of serotonin in the brain
depression
When was the neurotransmitter serotonin discovered?
1948
This neurotransmitter is found in chocolate and is associated with feelings of pleasure and happiness
serotonin
This neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of pain and inflammation
substance P
This neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of euphoria.
dopamine
This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of acetylcholine in the brain
Alzheimer's disease
This neurotransmitter was discovered by Candace Pert and is involved in the body's natural pain relief system.
endorphin
This neurotransmitter is associated with the fight-or-flight response
Norepinephrine
What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
This neurotransmitter is involved in the processing of sensory information
glutamate
This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of GABA in the brain
anxiety
This neurotransmitter was discovered in the 1950s by Arvid Carlsson and is involved in the regulation of movement.
dopamine
This neurotransmitter is used as a powerful anesthetic in surgery
nitrous oxide
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of appetite and satiety?
Leptin
What neurotransmitter is associated with muscle control?
Acetylcholine
This disorder is caused by a deficiency of GABA in the brain and is characterized by seizures and convulsions.
epilepsy
Who discovered the neurotransmitter dopamine?
Arvid Carlsson
This neurotransmitter is released in response to stress and anxiety, and is sometimes called the "stress hormone".
Cortisol