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Neurotransmitters - TSV
Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that transmit signals between neurons across synapses. They are classified into amino acids, monoamines, peptides, and other categories, with nervous system function regulated by the balance between excitatory and inhibitory types. Over 100 types are believed to exist, involved in all brain functions including memory and learning, emotions, motor control, and sleep-wake cycles.
neuroscience
brain
nervous system
chemical transmission
synapse
dopamine
serotonin
GABA
glutamate
code slug name description category function
01 glutamate Glutamate The most important excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Amino Acid Excitatory
02 gaba GABA The major inhibitory neurotransmitter, responsible for approximately 40% of inhibitory processing in the brain. Amino Acid Inhibitory
03 dopamine Dopamine A monoamine neurotransmitter involved in pleasure, motivation, and reward systems. Monoamine (Catecholamine) Excitatory/Modulatory
04 serotonin Serotonin An indole monoamine neurotransmitter that regulates mood, sleep, and appetite. Monoamine (Indole) Inhibitory/Modulatory
05 acetylcholine Acetylcholine The most widely studied neurotransmitter involved in memory, learning, and muscle contraction. Choline Derivative Excitatory/Inhibitory (context-dependent)
06 norepinephrine Norepinephrine A catecholamine neurotransmitter involved in arousal, attention, and stress response. Monoamine (Catecholamine) Excitatory/Modulatory
07 glycine Glycine An inhibitory amino acid neurotransmitter that primarily functions in the spinal cord. Amino Acid Inhibitory
08 histamine Histamine A monoamine neurotransmitter involved in wakefulness, feeding behavior, and immune response. Monoamine Excitatory/Modulatory
09 endorphin Endorphin A neuropeptide that relieves pain and produces feelings of well-being. Neuropeptide Modulatory
10 epinephrine Epinephrine A hormone and neurotransmitter that triggers the fight-or-flight response. Monoamine (Catecholamine) Excitatory