Neurotransmitter Scramble Directions: 1. Hang a sign representing each of the following neurotransmitters at different points around the classroom ● Acetylcholine ● Dopamine ● Endorphins ● Norepinephrine ● Epinephrine ● Serotonin ● Glutamate ● GABA 2. Distribute one of the following statements to each student in class. The student should come to the front of the class and read their respective statement. The class can (either collectively or individually) determine to which neurotransmitter each of the statements belongs. Note: As many neurotransmitters work together in the body some statements may be associated with more than one neurotransmitter. Statements: 1. I am generally associated with pain relief. Endorphins 2. A lack of this neurotransmitter may be linked to the memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Acetylcholine 3. This neurotransmitter activates the reward pathway. Dopamine 4. This neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the experience of a < runner’s high=. Endorphins 5. Venom of the black widow spider interferes with this neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine 6. SSRI’s are anti-depression medications that generally interact with this neurotransmitter. Serotonin 7. This is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter. Glutamate 8. This neurotransmitter is also known as adrenaline. Epinephrine 9. Drugs such as heroin and cocaine increase the release of this neurotransmitter which creates pleasure. Dopamine 10. This is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. GABA 11. This neurotransmitter is generally associated with learning and memory. Acetylcholine and Glutamate 12. Which two neurotransmitters are produced in the brain and by the adrenal glands? Norepinephrine and Epinephrine 13. This is produced when experiencing the < fight or flight= response. Epinephrine 14. A lack of this neurotransmitter may be associated with Parkinson’s disease. Dopamine 15. Antidepressant medications such as Zoloft and Paxil would be associated with this neurotransmitter. Serotonin 16. This neurotransmitter is associated with alertness and arousal. Norepinephrine 17. Too much of this neurotransmitter can be associated with Schizophrenia. Dopamine 18. This neurotransmitter is associated with voluntary muscle movements. Acetylcholine 19. Too much of this neurotransmitter may be associated with mania. Serotonin 20. Which two neurotransmitters are most closely associated with mood? Serotonin 21. Lack of this neurotransmitter may be treated with L-DOPA. Dopamine 22. Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with appetite? Serotonin 23. This neurotransmitter has a morphine-like effect on the body. Endorphin 24. Low levels of this neurotransmitter may be associated with aggressive behavior. Serotonin 25. Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with feeling of pleasure and is stimulated by the use of addictive drugs? Dopamine 26. Malfunctions of this neurotransmitter may result in Huntington’s disease. GABA 27. Which neurotransmitter alerts the body to danger? Norepinephrine 28. The anti-anxiety drug Valium would impact this neurotransmitter. GABA 29. This neurotransmitter blocks substance P receptors, which carry messages for pain. Endorphin 30. Low levels of this neurotransmitter may be associated with ADHD. Norepinephrine

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