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Psychology Important Neurotransmitters to Know

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Acetylcholine (ACh)

controls muscle action, learning, and memory
lack of is associated with Alzheimer's

controls motor movement and alertness
lack of is associated with Parkinson's
excess is associated with schizophrenia

controls pain; involved in addictions

GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid)

important inhibitory neurotransmitter
lack of is associated with tremors, seizures, and insomnia
excess is associated with seizures and sleep problems

excitatory neurotransmitter, involved in memory
excess is associated with migraines and seizures

Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)

controls alertness and arousal
excess is associated with a depressed mood

controls hunger, sleep, arousal, and mood
lack of is associated with clinical depression

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