FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY

MATERIA: ENGLISH
SEMESTRE Y GRUPO: 1ST SEMESTER GPO 1
ALUMNA: BRENDA MARINA CONTRERAS VILLAGRANA
HOMEWORK: ACTIVITY
 Excitatory neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are substances used by neurons to communicate with others and with the
tissues on which they will act (called target tissues or target tissues) in the process of synaptic
transmission (neurotransmission).
There are several types of excitatory neurotransmitters of which I will mention some:

EXCITATORY NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Glutamate (Glu)
acetylcholine (ACh)
Histamine Dopamine (AD)
Norepinephrine (NE); also known as Noradrenaline (NAd)
Epinephrine (Epi); also known as adrenaline (Ad)
The function of excitatory neurotransmitters is to activate receptors on the postsynaptic
membrane and increase the effects of the action potential.
Acetylcholine
Secreted by motor neurons, basal nuclei, preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system,
and preganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.
Norepinephrine (norepinephrine)

Norepinephrine (NE),also known as noradrenaline (NAd), is an excitatory neurotransmitter

produced in the brainstem, hypothalamus and adrenal glands, which is released into the
bloodstream. In the brain, norepinephrine raises alertness and wakefulness levels.

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Epinephrine (Epi), or adrenaline (Ad), is an excitatory neurotransmitter produced by the

chromaffin cells of the adrenal gland. It is responsible for preparing the body for the fight or
flight reaction. This means that when a person is highly stimulated (fear, anger, etc.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter secreted by neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. it is

considered a special type of neurotransmitter since its effects are both excitatory and inhibitory,
depending on which receptor it binds to.

Glutamate

Glutamate (Glu) is the most powerful excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system,
which ensures homeostasis in conjunction with the effects of GABA. It is secreted by neurons
from several of the sensory pathways that enter the central nervous system.
Histamine

Histamine is an excitatory neurotransmitter produced by hypothalamic neurons, gastric mucosal

cells, mast cells, and basophils in the blood. In the central nervous system it is important for
wakefulness, blood pressure, pain and sexual behavior. It also increases the acidity of the
stomach.

In conclusion, this whole complex system is veryimportant for the correct functioning of
people as well as their correct development, without it the system would collapse by not
being able to send or receive the messages that stimulate the neuron by excitatory
neurotransmission.

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