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Neurotransmitters

Acetylcholine

Adrenaline

Anandamide

Dopamine

Endorfine

GABA

Glutamaat

Serotonine

Substantie P

Eiwitten / enzymen

Acetylcholinesterase

MAO

Receptor

Transporter / Heropname eiwit

Drugs

Alcohol

Cannabis / THC

Cocaïne

Heroïne / Morfine

Ketamine

Nicotine

Speed / Amfetamine

XTC / MDMA

Overig

Azijnzuur

Choline

Remmend signaal

Stimulerend signaal

Nicotine

Nicotine and the brain 2

When you smoke a cigarette, you feel pleasant, calm and relaxed, and you can concentrate better. Nicotine produces these effects by mimicking the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain. This interferes with the brain’s normal functioning.