Matching Pairs Neurotransmitter StructuresOnline version Science 8th Grade by Cezario Caram Filho 1 Endorphins 2 Endocannabinoids 3 DOPAMINE 4 Serotonin 5 Epinephrine 6 Norepinephrine - Inhibitory - FUNCTIONS: Feeling calm, peaceful, balanced, stable, including desires and choices for food, regular sleep cycle, regular functioning for digestive system. LOCATION: Brain/Intestines - Excitatory - LOCATION: Nervous system - FUNCTION/EFFECTS: Both a neurotransmitter and hormone, increpasse energy production in the body by stimulating the breaking of carbs, increases heart contractions, blood flow and provides oxygen to muscles and brain. Attention & learning. - Inhibitory - LOCATION:Neocortex, Brain, Sinal cord. - FUNCTIONS/EFFECT: Emotions, feelings (anger/anxiety/motivation/reward), Learning, Memory, Apettite, seual behavior, coordination, balance, thinking, communicates info between brain and sinal cord. - Inhibitory - FUNCTIONS/EFFECTS: Released during exercise, excitement & sex, well-being and euphoria, reduces pain, These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. (www.webmd.com) - Excitatory - FUNCTIONS: Coordinates, fluids, movement, attention, memory, problem solving, anticipation of, desire of, feelings of enjoyment/pleasure, memories/learning of such feelings. - Excitatory - Location: Nervous system - FUNCTIONS: Both neurotransmitter & hormone, increases energy production in the body by stimulating the body to break down stores carbs.
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