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1 Chemical signals from one neuron to the next target cell.
2 Allow our bodies to grow, repair, and maintain tissue.
3 Our bodies main source of energy.
4 A neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward.
5 Neurotransmitter linked to mood and appetite.
6 Supports the necessary functions all throughout our bodies.
7 Hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
8 The process of expelling harmful substances through chemical processes.
9 A chemical that increases in your brain while you are awake and decreases while you sleep.
10 Natural painkillers produced during exercise.
11 Plays a role in increasing blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and focus during stressful situations.
12 Fight-or-flight hormone released in response to stress.
13 The process of breaking down the food we eat into smaller molecules through digestion.
14 Stress hormone released by the adrenal glands.
15 Supports nerve function, energy production, immune function, hormone regulation, and blood health.
16 The primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
17 Used to dissolve vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K.
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