Neuromodulators (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the main target difference between neurotransmitters and neuromodulators?
What is the main target difference between neurotransmitters and neuromodulators?
Single neuron vs groups of neurons
Where are neuromodulators released compared to neurotransmitters?
Where are neuromodulators released compared to neurotransmitters?
Outside synapse into neural tissue
Which brain functions does dopamine influence?
Which brain functions does dopamine influence?
Movement, pleasure, attention, mood
What three structures form the reward pathway (VAN)?
What three structures form the reward pathway (VAN)?
Ventral tegmental area, nucleus accumbens, prefrontal cortex
What did the mouse study reveal about dopamine release during drinking?
What did the mouse study reveal about dopamine release during drinking?
The act of drinking itself is rewarding
What happens to dopamine levels when hunger begins?
What happens to dopamine levels when hunger begins?
Dopamine levels decrease below baseline
What does the dopamine theory of addiction suggest?
What does the dopamine theory of addiction suggest?
Brain can't produce dopamine naturally w/o addiction
Which human behavioural processes does serotonin modulate?
Which human behavioural processes does serotonin modulate?
Mood, perception, reward, anger, appetite
What mood effects are associated with low serotonin levels?
What mood effects are associated with low serotonin levels?
Depression and anxiety
How does low serotonin increase aggressive behaviour?
How does low serotonin increase aggressive behaviour?
Weakens communication between amygdala & frontal cortex