1.+Vocabulary

Cells of the nervous system that help transmit messages throughout the body.
 * Neuron**-

Chemicals which allow the transmission of signals from one neuron to the next.
 * Neurotransmitter-**

A small gap between neurons in which the neurotansmitters diffuse into.
 * Synapse-**

__ 4 types of neurotransmitters: __ A neurotransmitter that controls the following: voluntary movements, pain, stress, and relaxation.
 * Dopamine**-

A neurotransmitter that controls mood, sexual pleasure, and appetite.
 * Serotonin**-

A neurotransmitter that causes sudden boosts of energy; the fight or flight moment.
 * Norepinephrine**-

The most common neurotransmitter involved with exciting brain activity. Glutamate is involved many brain functions including cognition, memory, and learning.
 * Glutamate-**