Neurotransmitters are chemicals that neurons release to communicate with each other at synapses. There are over 100 types of neurotransmitters but about 10 are responsible for most brain activity. The major neurotransmitters are dopamine, acetylcholine, GABA, norepinephrine, serotonin, and oxytocin. They can be either excitatory, making actions happen, or inhibitory, stopping actions from happening. Imbalances in neurotransmitters are associated with various mental and neurological disorders.