Table : Table 2.1 Neurotransmitters and Some of Their Functions
NeurotransmitterInvolved in:
Acetylcholine (ACh)Learning, memory, muscle movement
DopamineArousal and mood states, thought processes, physical movement
Serotonin and NorepinephrineLevels of arousal and mood, sleep, eating
GABA (main inhibitory neurotransmitter)Lowering arousal and anxiety, regulating movement
Glutamate (main excitatory neurotransmitter)Memory storage, pain perception, strokes, schizophrenia
EndorphinsPain relief and feelings of pleasure