The neurotransmitter uses a chemical process to send signals from one place to another. There are thousands of connections that could be possible, but these gateways will slowly disappear if not used.
Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to learn a new language? Well, the answer is simple. You didn't try when you where young, and it has been proven that the older you are the harder it gets. It is like pruning a tree, your brain says, "Oh, you're not using this well... Clip!"
So, the connection is broken and it takes forever to regain the potential. As the saying goes .... "Use it or lose it!"
Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to learn a new language? Well, the answer is simple. You didn't try when you where young, and it has been proven that the older you are the harder it gets. It is like pruning a tree, your brain says, "Oh, you're not using this well... Clip!"
So, the connection is broken and it takes forever to regain the potential. As the saying goes .... "Use it or lose it!"
The whole process happens in the presynaptic axon as chemicals pass through it. One of the chemicals is called dopamine. When you get too much of this chemical you might hear voices, have trouble sleeping, and become easily agitated. When you have too little it can cause depression.
In Case You Didn't Know
Dopamine- Your body's happy chemical. It is in the curved
part of the brain that specializes in happiness or
pleasure. It is both an Excitatory and Inhibitory
neurotransmitter. Too much caffeine (such as sodas)
will kill dopamine over time, because of over
neurostimulation.
Presynaptic Axon- This specializes in the release of the
neurotransmitters.
Excitatory- These neurons stimulate the brain.
Inhibitory- These neurons will calm the brain and make and keep balance.
part of the brain that specializes in happiness or
pleasure. It is both an Excitatory and Inhibitory
neurotransmitter. Too much caffeine (such as sodas)
will kill dopamine over time, because of over
neurostimulation.
Presynaptic Axon- This specializes in the release of the
neurotransmitters.
Excitatory- These neurons stimulate the brain.
Inhibitory- These neurons will calm the brain and make and keep balance.
Bibliography
"Neurotransmitters - THE BRAIN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM." 2006. 16 Nov. 2014 <http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/i/i_01/i_01_m/i_01_m_ana/i_01_m_ana.html
"What are Neurotransmitters? - Neurogistics." 2006. 29 Apr. 2014 <https://www.neurogistics.com/TheScience/WhatareNeurotransmi09CE.asp>
"Neurotransmitters - THE BRAIN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM." 2006. 16 Nov. 2014 <http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/i/i_01/i_01_m/i_01_m_ana/i_01_m_ana.html
"What are Neurotransmitters? - Neurogistics." 2006. 29 Apr. 2014 <https://www.neurogistics.com/TheScience/WhatareNeurotransmi09CE.asp>