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Unit 1 Major Neurotransmitters

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GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid)most common inhibitory neurotransmitter
Norepinephrine (NE or NORO)plays a role in sleep and mood
Dopamine (DA)voluntary motor activities; critical to motivation, memory, learning, and reward pathway
Acetylcholine (Ach)controls skeletal muscles, which is under voluntary control; also helps control heart muscles; important for memory and attention
Serotonin (5HT)plays a role in sleep, mood, eating pain perception
Glutamate (GLU)most common excitatory neurotransmitter
Endorphinsdecreases pain and makes someone feel pleasure
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