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Neurotransmitters

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53237049Acetylcholine (ACh)Enables muscle action, learning, and memory.
53237050Malfunction of AcetycholineAlzheimer's disease
53237051DopamineInfluences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
53237052Malfunction of DopamineSchizophrenia, tremors, Parkinson's disease
53237053SerotoninAffects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
53237054Malfunction of SerotoninDepression
53237055NorepinephrineHelps control alertness and arousal
53237056Malfunction of NorepinephrineDepresses mood
53237057GABAA major inhibitory neuron
53237058Malfunction of GABASeizures, tremors, insomnia
53237059GlutamateA major excitatory neurotransmitter; involved in memory
53237060Malfunction of GlutamateOversupply can cause migraines and seizures
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