Neurotransmitters and Hormones Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• serotonin : regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and aggression.
• norepinephrine : increases alertness, arousal, and attention.
• acetylcholine : enables muscle movement, learning, and memory.
• melatonin : hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
• gaba : the major inhibitory neurotransmitter, calms activity in the nervous system.
• adrenaline : hormone that prepares the body for “fight or flight.”
• substance p : sends pain messages to the brain.
• ghrelin : hormone that triggers hunger, increasing appetite.
• endorphins : reduce pain and increase feelings of pleasure.
• leptin : hormone that signals fullness, helping regulate appetite.
• dopamine : linked to reward, pleasure, and voluntary movement.
• oxytocin : hormone linked to bonding, trust, and social connection.
• glutamate : the major excitatory neurotransmitter, important for memory and learning.