Neurotransmitters Are the chemical substances manufactured in the neuron that aid in the transmission of information throughout the

e body.

Functions of Neurotransmitter: Excitatory- excite or stimulate an action in the cells. Inhibitatory- inhibit or stop an action.

1. Epinephrine Responsible for many of physical manifestations of fear and anxiety. It is a fight or flight response in the peripheral nervous system. 2. Norepinephrine Mood regulation Most prevalent neurotransmitter It is located primarily in the brainstem It plays a role in mood regulation

3. Serotonin The functions of serotonin is mostly inhibitory It involves control in food intake, sleep and wakefulness, temp. regulation, pain control, sexual behavior and regulation of emotions *some antidepressants block serotonin reuptake*

4. Acetylcholine It can be excitatory or inhibitory It synthesize from dietary choline found in red meat and vegetables and it is found to affect the sleep and wake cycle and to signal muscle to become active 5. Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) Major inhibitory neurotransmitter found to modulate other neurotransmitter system rather than to provide a direct stimulus 6. Mono amine Oxidase (MAO) Is a neurotransmitter located in the brainstem

 Synthesize by tyrosine 7. Glutamate Is an excitatory amino acid with high levels can have major neurotoxic effects