Neurotransmitters
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Neurotransmitters are chemicals that neurons use to communicate with one another. In this video, I cover synapses (where neurotransmitter signaling typically occurs), neurotransmitter receptors, and the use of enzymes and reuptake to terminate neurotransmitter signaling. Then, I go into more detail with six examples of neurotransmitters: acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, glutamate, and GABA.
0:03 Synapses
0:42 Neurotransmitter receptors
2:03 Termination of synaptic transmission (enzymes & transport proteins/reuptake)
3:10 Acetylcholine
4:58 Dopamine
6:50 Norepinephrine
8:41 Serotonin
10:26 Glutamate
12:17 GABA
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REFERENCES
Breedlove SM, Watson NV. Behavioral Neuroscience. 8th ed. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc.; 2018.
Kandel ER, Koester JD, Mack SH, Siegelbaum SA, eds. Principles of Neural Science, 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2021.
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20 Comments
Thank you very much.
(good video thanks)
1. how can a neuron "know" which neurotransmitter to release?
2. how fast does the diffusion/reuptake/degradation of neurotransmitters happen? microseconds?
3. For a case like "a pleasurable activity triggers dopamine release in the brain", does the neurotransmitter get released throughout the entire brain? or is it local?
Thank you
Neurotransmitters
Neuroscientifically Challenged
250,620 views
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that neurons use to communicate with one another. In this video, I cover synapses (where neurotransmitter signaling typically occurs), neurotransmitter receptors, and the use of enzymes and reuptake to terminate neurotransmitter signaling. Then, I go into more detail with six examples of neurotransmitters: acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, glutamate, and GABA.
0:03 Synapses
0:42 Neurotransmitter receptors
2:03 Termination of synaptic transmission (enzymes & transport proteins/reuptake)
3:10 Acetylcholine
4:58 Dopamine
6:50 Norepinephrine
8:41 Serotonin
10:26 Glutamate
12:17 GABA
🧠 Take your learning further with my free, self-paced Introduction to Neuroscience course featuring my videos, articles, and hundreds of quiz questions: https://neuroscientificallychallenged...
If you're looking for accessible and entertaining ways to learn more about the brain, check out my books:
📚Your Brain, Explained: What Neuroscience Reveals About Your Brain and its Quirks: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Exp...
📚Bizarre: The Most Peculiar Cases of Human Behavior and What They Tell Us About How the Brain Works: https://www.amazon.com/Bizarre-Peculi...
REFERENCES
Breedlove SM, Watson NV. Behavioral Neuroscience. 8th ed. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc.; 2018.
Kandel ER, Koester JD, Mack SH, Siegelbaum SA, eds. Principles of Neural Science, 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2021.
📝 Pass your next test with my neuro videos!
My name is Marc, and I want to immerse you in the fascinating world of neuroscience. When I'm not making videos, I'm a university professor at Penn State. I made this channel to help simplify complex topics into easy-to-understand snippets, perfect for students & enthusiasts alike. 📚
I aim to make learning about the brain fun and easy. Whether you're a student seeking to supplement your studies or a curious mind eager to understand the basics of neuroscience, this channel will provide valuable insights and knowledge into the human brain.
Subscribe and join our journey into the mind! 🧠