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So what gets released from the presynaptic neuron? In the slides, we focus on norepinephrine, but really, there are many neurotransmitters that can get released like: ā
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šAcetylcholine (ACh): Involved in muscle control, learning, and memory.ā
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šGlutamate: The most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, responsible for promoting neural activity.ā
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šGamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA): The primary inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps reduce neural activity and maintain balance.ā
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šDopamine: Regulates mood, pleasure, and reward pathways, involved in motivation and addiction.ā
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šSerotonin: Plays a role in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite.ā
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šNorepinephrine (noradrenaline): Involved in the "fight or flight" response and arousal.ā
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šEpinephrine (adrenaline): Acts similarly to norepinephrine, involved in the stress response.ā
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šHistamine: Plays a role in the immune system and also acts as a neurotransmit...