12 Questions
What role does GABA play in neurodegenerative disorders?
Implicated in the etiology of Huntington's disease
In what type of disorders has glycine been implicated?
Spastic disorders
Which neuropeptide has elevated levels in the cerebral spinal fluid of individuals with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder?
Substance P
What is the function of excitatory amino acids glutamate and aspartate?
Relaying sensory information
Which disorder may have some implication with opioid peptides?
Schizophrenia
What role does somatostatin play in the hypothalamus?
Acting as a neuromodulator for serotonin
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the regulation of movements and coordination?
Dopamine
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the regulation of mood, cognition, and cardiovascular functioning?
Norepinephrine
Which neurotransmitter is significantly involved in the transmission at the junctions of nerves and muscles?
Acetylcholine
Which neurotransmitter plays a role in mediating allergic and inflammatory reactions?
Histamine
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with preventing postsynaptic excitation?
GABA
Which neurotransmitter is linked to sleep, arousal, appetite, and mood?
Serotonin
Learn about the functions and significance of neurotransmitters Acetylcholine and Norepinephrine in nerve and muscle junctions. Understand their roles in sleep, arousal, memory retention, mood regulation, and fight or flight responses. Explore their potential involvement in disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
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