Identify the Following Terms

question 108

Short Answer

Identify the following terms.
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Definitions:

Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters that decrease the probability of the neuron firing action potentials, thereby reducing neural activity.

Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the nervous system that increase the likelihood that a neuron will fire an action potential.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, responsible for regulating sleep and wake cycles.

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder marked by tremors, muscle rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, mainly affecting older people.