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enables muscle action, learning, and memory
with Alzheimer's disease, ACh-producing neurons deteriorate |
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influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
Excess dopamine receptor activity is linked to schizophrenia. Starved of dopamine, the brain produces the tremors and decreased mobility of Parkinson's disease. |
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Affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
Undersupply is linked to depression. Prozac and some other antidepressant drugs raise serotonin levels |
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helps control altertness and arousal
Undersupply and depress mood |
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Lessen pain and boost mood
If flooded with artificial opiates, the brain may stop producting endorphins, causing intense discomfort |
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| an eduring affectional bond characterized by a tendency to seek and maintain proximity to a specific figure, particulary under stress |
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| Protection and over time felt security |
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