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Serotonin
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- controls appetite, temperature, cardiovascular work (increase/decrease BP), muscle contractions, hormone system
Involved with sleep, memory, learning, mood, behaviour, and sexual gratification - low levels = depression - increase levels by exercising and eating right - altered if patient is schizophrenic, obese, had a stroke, has pain, migraines, and nausea SE: sleepy, headaches, hot flashes |
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Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
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- stress hormone (increases during times of stress)
- Increases heart rate, glucose, and blood flow to muscles - low levels = depression & low blood pressure - high levels = hyperactive, difficulty sleeping, anxiety |
