PSY 630 PSY630 PSY/630 Discussion.docx- Snhu

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PSY 630 PSY630 PSY/630 Discussion.docx- Snhu

Humans have many neurotransmitters within the body. A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that can carry, boost, and even balance signals between the body’s neurons. Two neurotransmitter that as exceptionally my favorite would have to be serotonin and dopamine. Both neurotransmitters are typically involved with the CNS (central nervous system) and PNS (peripheral nervous system). Serotonin is known as the happy hormone. Serotonin neurons are typically found in the brain stem. It helps regulate anxiety, happiness, arousal and sleeping within CNS so more on the mood effects. Low chemical levels of serotonin can be linked to depression also can be linked to nausea. Dopamine just like serotonin. Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters chemically carry and balance signals between neurons/nerve cells,affecting a wide variety both psychologically and physically. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, mood,and fear are the primary functions affected.

PSY 630 PSY630 PSY/630 Discussion.docx- Snhu

The three major neurotransmitters known for regulating mood are Dopamine, GABA and No epinephrine.Serotonin, however, is believed to help regulate social behaviors. There is even a possible link to Serotonin and various forms of During a blizzard, driving is dangerous due to a variety of reasons like lower visibility and ice on the roads that might cause the car to skid. For this reason, I will be on high alert when driving and have good muscle control to help control unprecedented activities that might occur on the road. The parts of the brain I will be using include the brain stem, mid brain, poms, medulla,cerebellum, cerebrum, and cranial nerves The brain stem acts as a relay station, which passes messages to various parts of the brain and controls primitive functions crucial for survival like alertness. The mid brain acts as an essential center for ocular motions and visual processing. The poms helps in coordinating facial and eye movements as well as hearing. The medulla plays an integral role in controlling crucial functions like blood pressure, breathing, and heart rhythms. The cerebellum located beneath

PSY 630 PSY630 PSY/630 Discussion.docx- Snhu

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