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serotonin
[ ser-uh-toh-nin, seer- ]
noun
- a neurotransmitter, derived from tryptophan, that is involved in sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes.
serotonin
/ ˌɛəˈəʊɪ /
noun
- a compound that occurs in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets and acts as a neurotransmitter, as well as inducing vasoconstriction and contraction of smooth muscle; 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT)
serotonin
- A monoamine substance that is formed from tryptophan and found in many animal tissues, including the intestine and central nervous system. In the brain, serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter that is involved in the control of pain perception, the sleep-wake cycle, and mood. Serotonin is also produced in some bacteria and plants.
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Origin of serotonin1
Word History and Origins
Origin of serotonin1
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"When you're having a rough time, especially for me personally, it's a big serotonin boost to not only buy a collectable and keep it, but share the experience with other people as well," she adds.
HHS is ordered to "assess the prevalence of and threat posed by the prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs."
Synaptic versicles -- sphere-like structures that store and release neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, are found in the presynaptic terminals of neurons.
The research, published on-line November 25, 2024 in Nature, demonstrates for the first time exactly how dopamine and serotonin work together -- or more precisely, in opposition -- to shape our behavior.
“One of the suspected causes of seasonal affective disorder is decreased serotonin production due to lowered exposure to sunlight,” she said.
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