Discuss two neurological/psychological disorders that have been linked to neurotransmitters. For each disorder a) Describe the symptoms. b) Discuss what researchers have learned about the role of neurotransmitters in the disorder
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Two of the following:
Alzheimer's disease: a) formation of new memories is impaired. b) ACh is abundant in hippocampus – a structure involved in the formation of new memories. ACh deficiency is connected to Alzheimer's. Evidence found in memory loss of maze learning rats.
Parkinson's disease: a) progressive loss of muscle control; muscle tremors, jerky uncoordinated movements. b) Dopamine deficiency is connected to Parkinson's. It acts on the brain affecting voluntary movements.
Schizophrenia: a) confusion and false perceptions. b) Schizophrenics may have more receptors for dopamine in brain areas associated with emotional responding, resulting in overuse of dopamine. Treatment inhibits these receptors.
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