Part One

Define neurotransmitters, and describe how they do their jobs.

Discuss neurotransmitter excitation and inhibition.

Part Two

Pick 1 of the following topics on which to comment:

Give an example of, and discuss how neurotransmitters play a role in your psychological health. Use examples such as sleeping, eating, memory, thinking, or mood. Pick an example from 1 of these human functions. For example, "I don't sleep well; it could be because of serotonin imbalance," or "When I feel good, my dopamine is flowing."

This company sells dietary supplements to boost neurotransmitter production. This page defines neurotransmitters. Why might it be a bad idea to use this as a source for reliable academically sound information on neurotransmitters? Why would you hesitate to provide this information to someone as reliable and definitive information on the topic? Explain your response and provide critical but positive notes on the responses of other participants.

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings. Be sure to cite all references in APA format.