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Name That Neurotransmitter

100

This neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep.

serotonin

200

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of body temperature, sleep, and mood?

Melatonin

300

This neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of pain and inflammation

substance P

400

What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)

500

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of appetite and satiety?

Leptin

Neurotransmitter Functions

100

This neurotransmitter helps calm the brain and reduce anxiety

GABA

200

This neurotransmitter is involved in the fight or flight response

adrenaline (epinephrine)

300

This neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of euphoria.

dopamine

400

This neurotransmitter is involved in the processing of sensory information

glutamate

500

What neurotransmitter is associated with muscle control?

Acetylcholine

Neurotransmitter Disorders

100

This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of dopamine in the brain

Parkinson's disease

200

This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of serotonin in the brain

depression

300

This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of acetylcholine in the brain

Alzheimer's disease

400

This disorder is characterized by a deficiency of GABA in the brain

anxiety 

500

This disorder is caused by a deficiency of GABA in the brain and is characterized by seizures and convulsions.

epilepsy

Neurotransmitter History

100

This neurotransmitter was first discovered in the 1920s by Otto Loewi

acetylcholine

200

When was the neurotransmitter serotonin discovered?

1948

300

This neurotransmitter was discovered by Candace Pert and is involved in the body's natural pain relief system.

endorphin

400

This neurotransmitter was discovered in the 1950s by Arvid Carlsson and is involved in the regulation of movement.

dopamine

500

Who discovered the neurotransmitter dopamine?

Arvid Carlsson

Neurotransmitter Fun Facts

100

This neurotransmitter is produced in the brain in response to exercise and is responsible for the "runner's high"

endorphin

200

This neurotransmitter is found in chocolate and is associated with feelings of pleasure and happiness

serotonin

300

This neurotransmitter is associated with the fight-or-flight response

Norepinephrine

400

This neurotransmitter is used as a powerful anesthetic in surgery

 nitrous oxide

500

This neurotransmitter is released in response to stress and anxiety, and is sometimes called the "stress hormone".

Cortisol