PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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Acetylcholine
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Endorphins
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Serotonin
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GABA
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Detailed explanation-1: -Epinephrine. Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) plays a role in the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. It is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter. When a person experiences stress or fear, their body releases epinephrine .
Detailed explanation-2: -Catecholamines include neurotransmitters such as dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which are released during the body’s stress response.
Detailed explanation-3: -Endorphins can also release stress and create a feeling of well-being. Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers. Endorphins are released by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in response to pain or stress, this group of peptide hormones both relieves pain and creates a general feeling of well-being.