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32 Cards in this Set
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Acetylcholine is involved in __________ and ________ and ___________.
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Acetylcholine is involved in movement and learning and memory.
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Dopamine plays a role including ________, _____, and the ___________ of stimulants, nicotine, and the opiates.
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Dopamine plays a role including movement, learning, and the reinforcing effects of stimulants, nicotine, and the opiates.
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Serotinin plays a role in the regulation of ______, _______. _____. ______. ______, and ________ (think SSRI side effects or PASS MAMA
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Serotinin plays a role in the regulation of Pain, Appetite, Sexuality, Sleep, Memory, Aggression, Mood, and Anxiety.
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GABA is the ______ neurotransmitter in the brain. It contributes to ______ control and regulates _______.
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GABA is the inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. It contributes to motor control and regulates anxiety.
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Glutamate is that major______ neurotransmitter in the brain. It plays a role in ______ and_______.
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Glutamate is that major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. It plays a role in learning and memory.
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Neurotransmitters involved in memory (3) (GAS)
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Acetylcholine
Serotinin Glutamate |
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Neurotransmitters involved in learning (4) (DANG)
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Acetylcholine
Dopamine Glutamate Norepinephrine |
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Neurotransmitters involved in movement/motor control (3)(DAG)
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Acetylcholine
Dopamine GABA |
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Neurotransmitters involved in regulating anxiety (2)
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Serotinin
GABA |
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Neurotransmitters involved in reinforcing effects (1)
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Dopamine
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Depletion in Aceytlcholine is associated with ________.
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Depletion in Aceytlcholine is associated with Alzheimer's dementia.
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Abnormal levels in Dopamine have been linked to _______ (6)(D PATHS)
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Abnormal levels in Dopamine have been linked to Depression, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Tourtetts, Huntingtons and Parkinsons.
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Abnormal levels in GABA have been linked to ______ (4 HI PA)
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Abnormal levels in GABA have been linked to Insomnia, Anxiety, Huntingtons, Parkinsons.
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Abnormal levels in Glutamate have been linked to _______ (5 SPASH)
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Abnormal levels in Glutamate have been linked to Seizures, Stroke, Alzheimers, Huntingtons, and Parkinsons
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Neurotransmitters transmit information from _______.
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Neurotransmitters transmit information from one neuron to another.
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Hormones are produced in the body's _____ and are released into the bloodstream where they are carried to their targeted organs.
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Hormones are produced in the body's endocrine system and are released into the bloodstream where they are carried to their targeted organs.
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Neurotrasmitters include: (7)
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Acetylcholine
Dopamine Seratonin GABA Glutamate Endorphins Noepinephrine |
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Hormones include: (3)
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Thyroxine
Insulin Cortisol |
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Thyroxines is released by the _____ gland and regulates _____.
Underproduction = _______ Overproduction = ________ |
Thyroxines is released by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism.
Underproduction = hypothyroidism; Overproduction = hyperthyroidism |
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Insulin is released by the ___ and helps the body use ___ and ___. Under = ____
Over = ____ |
Insulin is released by the pancreas and helps the body use glocose and amino acids. Under = diabetes mellitus
Over = hypoglycemia |
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Cortisol is secreted by the ___ and helps regulate ___.
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Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal gland and helps regulate blood glucose levels
Under = Addison's disease Over = Cushingson disease. |
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Norepinephrine plays a role in ___,___, ___, and ____ responses.
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Norepineprine plays a role in mood, dreaming, learning, and autonomic responses.
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Abnormal levels in norepinephrine are associated with ____, ____ and _____.
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Abnormal levels in norepinephrine are associated with depression, mania and panic disorder.
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Neurotransmitters involved in sex (AS)
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Acetylcholine
Serotonin |
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Neurotransmitter involved in dreaming
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Norepinephrine
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Neurotransmitters involved in sleep
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Acetylcholine
Seratonin |
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Abnormal levels of serotonin have been linked to __, __, ___, ___ and ______
Higher levels contribute to ____, _____, and decreased appetite associated with _____. |
Abnormal levels of serotonin have been linked to depression, aggression, PTSD, OCD, and Bulimia.
Higher levels contribute to ASD, schizophrenia and decreased appetite associated with Anorexia. |
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____ is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS and is involved in Long-Term Potentation which is essential for formation of memories.
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Glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS and is involved in Long-Term Potentation which is essential for formation of memories.
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____ is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS
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GABA is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS
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____ are a neuromodulating and produces feelings of pleasure and reduces pain.
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Endorphins are a neuromodulating and produces feelings of pleasure and reduces pain.
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____ are a neuromodulating and produces feelings of pleasure and reduces pain.
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Endorphins are a neuromodulating and produces feelings of pleasure and reduces pain.
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____ are a neuromodulating and produces feelings of pleasure and reduces pain.
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Endorphins are a neuromodulating and produces feelings of pleasure and reduces pain.
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