EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Dopamine
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Epinephrine
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Serotonin
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Norepinephrine
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chemically, serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter, known as 5-HT. It is a derivative of tryptophan and is extensively found in the gastrointestinal tract, platelets and the CNS. Some of the functions of serotonin in the CNS include the regulation of mood, appetite, sleep, as well as muscle contraction.
Detailed explanation-2: -Serotonin has a wide variety of functions in the human body. People sometimes call it the “happy” chemical because it contributes to well-being and happiness. Serotonin appears to affect mood, emotions, appetite, and digestion. As the precursor for melatonin, it helps regulate sleep-wake cycles and the body clock.
Detailed explanation-3: -They found that the altered monoamine neurotransmitter functions play a critical role in the mechanism of emotional disorders. Gu et al. introduced three core affects: happiness, sadness, and stress, which are subsided respectively by three neuromodulators: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.