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Major Brain Structures and Their Functions
An overview of some important brain structures, explaining where they’re located and what their general functions are
HPA-AXIS
In this video, we discuss the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, or HPA, axis, which plays a vital role in our stress response. I describe the components of the HPA axis (hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands) and the hormones released by each of these structures during the stress response.
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DOPAMINE
Dopamine is a monoamine and catecholamine neurotransmitter with many functions in the nervous system ranging from movement to lactation.
NOR-EPINEPHRINE
Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays critical roles in the function of the nervous system.
EPINEPHRINE
Epinephrine (EPI), also known as adrenaline, is a monoamine that functions as both a stress hormone and an excitatory neurotransmitter.
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GLUTAMATE
Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter of the human nervous system.
GABA
GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the human nervous system; its effects generally involve making neurons less likely to fire action potentials or release neurotransmitters.
SEROTONIN
Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter, a term that refers to its chemical structure and the fact that it is derived from an amino acid.
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