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14 Cards in this Set
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nerve cells that run through our entire bodies and communicate with each other |
neurons |
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receive information from neurons and pass messages through the cell body |
dendrites |
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carries messages away |
axon |
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purpose of the cell body |
produces energy for the cell |
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purpose of fatty myelin |
protects axons and transports messages |
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a junction between the axon terminals of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron |
synapse |
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this neurotransmitter is released naturally while eating and sex and unnaturally when taking drugs |
dopamine |
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low levels of this neurotransmitter is linked to depression; antidepressants increase levels of this neurotransmitter |
serotonin |
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this neurotransmitter is produced with a loss of memory and struggling with learning |
glutamate |
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this neurotransmitter helps increase blood flow |
norepinephrine |
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this neurotransmitter when imbalanced is linked to muscular diseases |
acetylcholine |
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this neurotransmitter is the body's natural pain killer |
endorphins |
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this neurotransmitter when imbalanced can cause anxiety |
GABA |
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the love neurotransmitters |
serotonin, dopamine, endorphins |
