Neurotransmitter | Involved in: |
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Acetylcholine (ACh) | Learning, memory, muscle movement |
Dopamine | Arousal and mood states, thought processes, physical movement |
Serotonin and Norepinephrine | Levels 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 |
Endorphins | Pain relief and feelings of pleasure |