Nervous System
The nervous system is made up of these three things.
What are the brain, spinal cord, and neurons (nerves).
This neurotransmitter contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, and regulates the sleep cycle.
What is serotonin?
Changes in sleeping patterns, feelings of despair and sadness, and loss of interest in enjoyable activities are symptoms of this.
What is depression?
This is a negative mood state with physical tension, worry about the future, and feeling out of control.
What is anxiety?
This percentage of people around the world use alternative medicines.
What is 80%?
This part of the nervous system controls sensation, thoughts, movements, memory, and awareness.
This neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure, and also plays a role in addiction.
What is dopamine?
This type of antidepressant medication is the oldest, but least safe antidepressant and has strong side effects.
What is MAO Inhibitor (MAOI)?
This treatment option for anxiety can be done without medication or psychotherapy.
What is self-help?
These are 5 contaminants that are often found in herbal remedies.
What are mercury, arsenic, aspirin, phenobarbitol, and lead?
This is an involuntary/automatic reaction, such as blinking your eyes when a bug flies too close to your face.
What is a reflex?
This neurotransmitter is associated with calming, and can relieve anxiety.
What is GABA?
This is one of the older types of antidepressant, and it should never be used by someone who uses alcohol.
What is tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)?
These two neurotransmitters are important in controlling anxiety.
What are GABA and serotonin?
This recreational herb relieves pain, reduces nausea, stimulates appetite (munchies), and is used to treat MS and spinal cord injuries.
What is cannabis or marijuana?
This is the tree-like part of a neuron that receives information or signals.
What is a dendrite?
This neurotransmitter is involved in thinking, learning, and memory, and also activates muscle actions in the body.
What is acetylcholine (ACh)?
This is the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant, and it increases the amount of serotonin in the brain.
What is SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)?
This class of antianxiety drug is older, cheap, not commonly used today, and poses the risk of overdose.
What is barbiturates?
This "magic" plant is used to create spiritually meaningful experiences for people who are suffering or are terminally ill.
What is psilocybin or magic mushrooms?
This is the empty space that separates two neurons.
What is a synapse?
This neurotransmitter brings feelings of euphoria, relieves pain, and is released during exercise.
What is endorphin?
This antidepressant drug is sold as Wellbutrin or Zyban, and it causes a cocaine-like action but does not cause dependency.
What is NDRI?
This class of antianxiety drug is newer, holds 90% of the market, and works well for about 80% of people who use it.
What is benzodiazepines?
This hormone, which induces sleep and is also sold as gummies, is produced in our bodies by the pineal gland.
What is melatonin?