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WHS AP Psychology
Unit 3: Biological Psychology
Essential Task 3-4:
Describe the function and disorders related to
key neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine,
endorphins, acetylcholine, GABA, and
norepinephrine.)
Evolutionary
Endocrine
System
We are
here
Building
Blocks
Biological
Psychology
Genetics
Neurons
Nervous
System
Central
Nervous
System
Peripheral
Nervous
System
Motor
Brain
Brain
Imaging
Spinal
Cord
Autonomic
Sympathetic
Neurotransmitters
Sensory
Somatic
Parasympathetic
Essential
Task
3-4:
Outline
• Functions and key disorders related
to:
– Serotonin
– Dopamine
– Endorphins
– Acetylcholine
– GABA
– norepinephrine
Neurotransmitter Chart 1
Neurotransmitter Chart 2
Neurotransmitter Chart 3