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Neurotransmitter

This document summarizes several neurotransmitters: melatonin is related to sleep cycles; epinephrine prepares the body for action during fear or danger; acetylcholine enhances memory and is involved in dreams; endorphin is the body's natural painkiller and can cause euphoria; serotonin aids smooth brain and body transmission and regulates mood and learning; dopamine helps information flow and regulates pain and pleasure; and cortisol is released during stress and can interrupt neural transmission at high levels.

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Neurotransmitter

This document summarizes several neurotransmitters: melatonin is related to sleep cycles; epinephrine prepares the body for action during fear or danger; acetylcholine enhances memory and is involved in dreams; endorphin is the body's natural painkiller and can cause euphoria; serotonin aids smooth brain and body transmission and regulates mood and learning; dopamine helps information flow and regulates pain and pleasure; and cortisol is released during stress and can interrupt neural transmission at high levels.

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Neurotransmitter

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Melatonin
Related to wake and sleep cycles.

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Epinephrine
Gets the body moving in situations that require instant action, such as those involving fear or danger.

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Acetylcholine

Enhances memory (it is the chemical responsible for many dreams)

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Endorphin
The bodys natural pain killer (an abundance of endorphin may create a feeling of euphoria)

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Serotonin
Aids in the smooth transmission of messages in the brain and the body. Plays large role in regulation of mood, appetite, memory and learning. A lack of serotonin may result in low self-esteem, depression and/or aggression. ext

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Dopamine
Helps information flow to higher levels in the brain. Plays key role in regulating pain & pleasure.

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Cortisol
A chemical released when we are under stress - at high levels, it can be dangerous because it interrupts transmission of messages from neuron to neuron

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