Psych Out!

Episode 2: Freaking out? Maybe your neurotransmission could be the key.

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In today's episode we will:

  1. recognise that emotion occurs within the limbic system, amygdala and prefrontal cortex
  2. explore neurotransmission
  3. distinguish between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters, with reference to glutamate (Glu) and gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)
  4. compare the physical and psychological function of acetylcholine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin

    5.     5. discuss the impact of interference in neurotransmitter function, with reference to Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease (symptoms and   treatments).

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    Psych Out!By Bert Kasselman