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Neurotransmitters

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A neurotransmitter is a chemical that is synthesized by the body and serves as a path for

transmission of signals. The body produces several neurotransmitters, which in turn transmit

varying signals from the brain to the body. Each neurotransmitter has its unique characteristic,

which is responsible for a specific human behavior or a body function. Acetylcholine is a

neurotransmitter that is used to transmit signals from the brain to muscles. It operates within both

the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System. It is released into the nervous

system at the neuromuscular junction to activate muscles (NIMH, 2015). It is responsible for

activities such as muscle contraction, digestion, and even remembering things.

Norepinephrine is a chemical produced naturally by the body. It has a duality of

purposes, given that it acts as both a neurotransmitter and a stress hormone (Salgado et al.,

2016). It sends impulses to other parts of the body, including the brain, to stimulate activity.

Whenever the brain perceives the occurrence of stressful events, it releases this neurotransmitter,

which in turn causes an increase of blood flow to cells, tissues, and muscles. The

neurotransmitter is released in low amounts when the body is asleep or inactive and increases

during activity. It is responsible for increasing alertness, sustaining arousal, and maintaining

focus or retrieving memories.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is predominantly found in the digestive system,

although its traces exist in blood platelets and the Central Nervous System (Jenkins et al., 2016).

Serotonin regulates sleep, mood, and eating. Scientists consider it to be a natural mood stabilizer

that can facilitate the reduction of depression and the regulation of anxiety. Serotonin is also

responsible for the nauseating feeling that one has when he or she eats terrible food or encounters

an unpleasant situation.

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Running head: NEUROTRANSMITTERS 1 Neurotransmitters Institution Affiliation Date NEUROTRANSMITTERS 2 A neurotransmitter is a chemical that is synthesized by the body and serves as a path for transmission of signals. The body produces several neurotransmitters, which in turn transmit varying signals from the brain to the body. Each neurotransmitter has its unique characteristic, which is responsible for a specific human behavior or a body function. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is used to transmit signals from the brain to muscles. It operates within both the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System. It is released into the nervous system at the neuromuscular junction to activate muscles (NIMH, 2015). It is responsible for activities such as muscle contraction, digestion, and even remembering things. Norepinephrine is a chemical produced naturally by the body. It has a duality of purposes, given that it acts as both a neurotransmitter and a stress hormone (Salgado et al., 2016). It sends impulses to other parts of the body, including the brain, to stimulate activity. Whenever the brain perceives the occurrence of stressful events, it releases this ...
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