Psychology
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Neurotransmitters
Chemical messanger cross synaptic gaps between neurons.
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Action Potential
Short electrical charge that travels down an axon.
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Dopamine
Affects movement, emotion, learning, and attention.
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Serotonin
Affects sleep, hunger, arousal, and mood.
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Gaba (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Bad effect of a neurotransmitter.
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Sensory Nerves
Nerve cells that DETECT and RESPOND to external signals.
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Central Nervous System (CNS)
Brain and Spinal cord