API Song Book

 

The Brain Chemicals
(sung to the tune of "Old MacDonald" )

lyrics by Julie Jeppesen, Sean J. Weinberg, Rhonda Waggoner, Marcie E. Ball, Beth Cowman, Sharon LeaTrea - all Illinois teachers

technical brain

Acetylcholine in my brain
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Acetylcholine in my brain
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It's most abundant -- aids in memory and thought
abundant, abundant, memory and thought
Acetylcholine in my brain
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Norepinephrine in my brain
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Norepinephrine in my brain
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Short term to long term - improves mood
short term, long term improves mood
Norepinephrine in my brain
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Dopamine is in my brain
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Dopamine is in my brain
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Physical movement, improves mood
Physical movement, improves mood
Dopamine is in my brain
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Serotonin in my brain
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smooth muscle movement - improves mood
smooth muscle movement - improves mood
Serotonin in my brain
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There is GABA in my brain
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There is GABA in my brain
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Keeps us calm; neurons don't fire at once
Keeps us calm; neurons don't fire at once
There is GABA in my brain
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Endorphins are in my brain
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Endorphins are in my brain
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Makes one feel good; helps one concentrate
feels good - concentrate
feels good - concentrate
Endorphins are in my brain
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Lyrics:  http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/songs.html                                 

graphic http://www.voodish.co.uk/articles/human-brain