Neurotransmitters influence our thoughts, feelings, physiological processes, coordination, and almost everything we do. One such group of neurotransmitters is neuropeptides that are produced in the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. They impact our moods, emotions, state of alertness, and wakefulness. These neurotransmitters are primarily excitatory in nature, and without these, the body will have a hard time staying awake and alert. People with narcolepsy have 85%-95% fewer neuropeptides.
Blocking the effectiveness of these neurotransmitters can help treat sleep disorders, specifically insomnia, by reducing the drive to stay awake and induce sleep. Question: A neuropeptide __________, also known as hypocretin, controls sleep and arousal and are most active during the day. Find the right answer from the word jumble! The correct answer…
