Neurotransmitters
The chemical signals mentioned in "the neuron" and "neural pathways" are technically known as neurotransmitters. These represent the information that the brain sends or recieves, and are sent across the synaptic gap in the form of info electric chemical signals. There are many types of neurotransmitters, each with a different chmical structre and function, but they all code for a specific action as defined by the body's recievers. Due to the variety of neurotransmitters in the body, there are also many types of nueral pathways to carry each signal.
Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine- controls memory response. A lack of this is associated with Alzheimer's.
Serotonin- controls emotional response signals. A lack of this is associated with chronic depression.
Endorphins- relay signals of pain and allow for painkilling relief from the brain to reach the afected area.
Dopamine- relay movement signals. A lack of this neurotransmitter is associated with Parkinson's. Too much is associated with Schiztophrenia.
