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Amino acids
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Acids containing an amine group (NH2)
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Acetylcholine
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(A one member family.) A chemical similar to amino acid except that it includes an N (CH3) 3 group instead of an NH2.
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Neurons that release...
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Serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine contain an enzyme ...
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... Called MAO or monoamine oxidase that breaks down...
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These neuro transmitters into inactive chemicals.
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neuropeptides are chains of...
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amino acids.
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Purines are a category of chemicals including...
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adenosine and several of it's derivatives.
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Gases
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nitric oxide and possibly others.
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Nitric Oxide formula
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NO
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NO is poisenous in large quantities, but many...
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neurons contain an enzyme that allows them to make it efficiently.
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Neurons release NO when stimulated and the NO sends messages to...
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increase blood flow to a highly active brain area.
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Catecholamines contain a...
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catechol group and an amine group.
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Catecholamine NTs
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epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
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