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Describe neurotransmitters in terms of what they are, their general function within the body,AND THEIR IMPACT ON BEHAVIOR.
Discuss the connection between neurons and neurotransmitters.

Pick two neurotransmitter and discuss their general functions in our bodies. also discuss ech neurotransmitters connection with disease or disorders. Does neurotransmitter problem cause the disease, or does the disease cause a neurotransmitter problem? In other words , what might be the relationship between transmitter function or effectiveness and a particular disease or disorder?

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Preview: ... ain this process is the dendrites (branches off the neuron) receives information from other neurons, our eyes, skin, etc. This information is then passed through the soma (the cell body) which then relays the information to the axon (a transmitter to neurons, glands, and muscles). All this together gives us nerve impulses that constantly move from the dendrites to the axons. This is where neurotransmitters (chemicals [Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Glutamate, Norepinephrine, Gamma-Aminobutyric acid, Serotonin] released by neurons) influences play different roles throughout the body. Neurotransmitters allow the impulses to distribute from one neuron to the next across the synapse (a small gap) that separates the neurons. (Davis & Palladino, 2007) <br> Dopamine (which makes us more talkative and excited) plays an extremely important role in our arousal levels (pain pleasure), emotional responses, and central nervous sy ...

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