Neurons and Neurotransmitters

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Which neurotransmitter is released in response to stress and trauma? Options: Acetylcholine, Endorphins, Serotonin, GABA

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Endorphins

Front

Which neurotransmitter inhibits brain activity? Options: Acetylcholine, GABA, Endorphins, Dopamine

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GABA

Front

What is a neurotransmitter?

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chemical messenger

Front

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate: learning and memory, pain and pleasure, muscle movements, sleep, moods/emotions

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sleep, moods/emotions

Front

Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle movements?

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Acetylcholine

Front

The part of the neuron that receives messages from other neurons

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dendrite

Front

The location of neurotransmitters

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axon terminals

Front

The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another.

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synapse

Front

The proper name for brain chemicals

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Neurotransmitters

Front

The name of the specialised gap between 2 neurons

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Synapse