Neurotransmitter Glossary

noun a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action

• The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions.
• I heard that hormones can affect your mood.
• My hormones are all over the place today.
• His love for her was like a hormone, uncontrollably influencing his emotions.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

• The use of mind altering drugs is strictly prohibited in this workplace.
• I heard he got caught with some mind altering drugs at the party last night.
• She's always experimenting with different mind-altering substances.
• Some people use meditation as their preferred mind altering drug.

noun a type of psychoactive drug that is commonly used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures

• Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
• My doctor gave me some benzodiazepines to help me relax.
• I took some benzos to chill out last night.
• Using benzodiazepines is like putting a temporary band-aid on your anxiety.

adjective relating to or being affected by adrenaline or epinephrine

• The patient was prescribed an adrenergic medication to help regulate their blood pressure.
• The doctor gave me some adrenergic pills for my heart.
• I need to take my adrenergic meds before I work out.
• His adrenergic response to the situation was evident in his increased heart rate.