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Serotonin was first discovered in 1935 by noted Italian Pharmacologist Dr. Vittorio Erspamer and has had far-reaching effects--cited as the discovery commonly held to have established the field of neuroscience. The role of this 'wonder drug' is as a neurotransmitter, regulating numerous functions within the human body including the control of appetite, sleep, memory and learning, body temperature, mood, behavior, cardiovascular function, muscle contraction, endocrine regulation and depression. No known physiological substance possesses such diverse actions within the human body as does serotonin.
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What can an overabundance of serotonin do?
Overabundance of serotonin can cause serotonin syndrome.
What does hydroxyzine do to serotonin levels?
Hydroxyzine decreases serotonin levels as it a serotonin antagonist.
Do platelets release serotonin?
No, the serotonin is collected and stored by platelets but not released by them. Serotonin is secreted by Enterochromaffin cells.
What amino acid looks like serotonin?
None. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins....serotonin is a neurotransmitter
Is serotonin water soluble?
Serotonin is soluble in water.
What causes the release of serotonin?
serotonin is the happy hormone .. sex.!!
What neurotransmitter does Prozac affect?
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). It targets reuptake channels for the neurotransmitter serotonin, preventing serotonin from reentering the presynaptic neurons to be removed from the synaptic cleft, thus forcing an accumulation of serotonin and repeated triggering of the serotonin "signal" in the postsynaptic neurons.
What effect does serotonin have on the vascular system?
effect of serotonin in vascular system
Does Oxycontin cause serotonin syndrome?
does Oxycodone cause serotonin syndrome
What is serotonin turnover?
Turnover is analogous to usage of serotonin; it is the amount that is transmitted across the synapse and re-synthesized to replace the amount of serotonin used.
What neurotransmitters are involved in eating disorder?
Serotonin, theoretically anorexics have an abundance of serotonin.
The reuptake of a neurotransmitter such as serotonin would involve the reabsorption of serotonin into a?
receiving neuron
