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| Main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system; participates in relay of sensory information and learning |
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| Main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the nervous system; dampens neural activity (think opposite of glutamate) |
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| Muscle contraction in the PNS and cortical arousal in the CNS; playes roles in arousal,selective attention, sleep, and memory |
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| Brain arousal and other functions like mood, hunger, and sleep |
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| Motor function and reward |
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| Mood and temperature regulation, aggression, and sleep cycles |
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| Pain reduction, increase in appetite, motivation, memory, and sleep |
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