Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators

What this note covers

1. What Are Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators?
2. Glutamate — The Brain's Primary Excitatory Neurotransmitter
3. GABA — The Brain's Primary Inhibitory Neurotransmitter
4. The Lock-and-Key Model of Neurotransmission
5. Dopamine — Neuromodulator of Motivation, Reward, and Stress
6. Serotonin — Neuromodulator of Mood, Sleep, and Wellbeing
7. Bringing It Together — Neurotransmitters, Stress, and the Nervous System

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