Section: 2.2 - Functions of Major Neurotransmitters | Mental Health Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Summarize the role of neurotransmitters in specific regions of the brain.
    • Interpret the influence of neurotransmitters on functional behavior.
    • Determine the relationship of dysfunctional behavior to specific neurotransmitters.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 27 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (3 minutes)

      The University of Queensland

    • Read the entire article. (7 minutes)

      StatPearls [Internet]

    • Read the entire article. (21 minutes)

      StatPearls [Internet]

    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)

      Verywell Health

    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)

      Verywell Mind

    • Read the content of section ‘Functions’ and ‘Clinical Significance’. (6 minutes)

      StatPearls

    • Read the entire article. (8 minutes)

      Verywell Health

    • Read the entire article. (12 minutes)

      Verywell Health

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      Quiz: Unit 2.2

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