Neurotransmitter Feelings & Functions
This neurotransmitter helps regulate mood, appetite, and sleep.
What is serotonin?
The brain needs this to make energy.
What is glucose?
The judgment center of the brain.
What is the Frontal Lobe?
This type of drug increases neurotransmitter activity.
What is an agonist?
Regular physical activity helps increase this neurotransmitter linked to motivation and reward.
What is dopamine?
These “feel-good” neurotransmitters act as natural painkillers.
What are endorphins?
Drinking water helps the brain do this better.
What is focus?
This section is located in the very rear of the brain.
What is the Occipital Lobe?
This type of drug decreases or blocks neurotransmitter activity.
What is an antagonist?
Exposure to natural light helps support production of this neurotransmitter involved in mood and sleep.
What is serotonin?
This neurotransmitter prepares the body for fight-or-flight responses.
What is adrenaline (epinephrine)?
Sleep helps the brain store this.
What is memories?
The person knows what they want to say but is unable to put it into words.
What is Broca's Aphasia?
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) increase levels of this neurotransmitter.
What is serotonin?
Deep breathing and relaxation techniques support this calming neurotransmitter.
What is GABA?
The neurotransmitter that boosts alertness and arousal, involved in both positive (excitement) and negative (stress/anxiety) emotional states-- not just during times of stress.
What is noradrenaline (norepinephrine)?
Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, bringing more of this.
What is oxygen?
Correlates with emotions, spatial, and creative thinking.
What is the Right Hemisphere?
Drugs like heroin or morphine mimic this type of neurotransmitter.
What are endorphins?
Learning new skills and practicing memory tasks support this neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.
What is acetylcholine?
This excitatory neurotransmitter strengthens neural connections and is vital for learning and memory.
What is glutamate?
Learning new things helps strengthen these in the brain.
What are connections?
Responsible for controlling facial expressions.
What is the Pons?
Nicotine acts as an agonist for this neurotransmitter that controls muscle movement.
What is acetylcholine?
Adequate protein intake supports production of neurotransmitters by providing these building blocks.
What are amino acids?