Major Neurotransmitters and their Functions

Terms in this set (8)

Acetylcholine (Ach)

Affects movement, learning, memory, REM Sleep

Affects movement, attention, learning, reinforcement, pleasure

Norepihephrine (NE)

Affects eating, alertness, wakefullness

Affects metabolism of glucose, energy release during exercise.

Affects mood, sleep, appetite, impulsivity, aggression

Active in areas of the brain involved in learning, though and emotion

Facilitates neural inhibition in the central nervous system (Too much action potential)

Provide relief from pain and feelings of pleasure and well-being

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