Question

Dopamine is a substance released into a synapse to carry an inhibitory message. It is therefore classified as a (n)

Answer 1

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter.

Answer 2

Answer;

Inhibitory neurotransmitter

Explanation;

• Dopamine is a special neurotransmitter since it is considered to be both excitatory and inhibitory.
• The function of Dopamine depends on the location in the brain adn the particular receptor site it binds to.
• Excitatory neurotransmitters stimulate the brain while the inhibitory neurotransmitter balance mood and are easily depleted when the excitatory neurotransmitters are overactive.