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How does serotonin do for you?
seratonin is the chemical your brain produces that gives you for lack of a better word, happiness.
Which gland produces seratonin?
The pineal gland in the brain produces serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating mood, behavior, and sleep.
What part of the brain does happiness come from?
When you are happy the brain releases chemical such as serotonin.
What part of the brain does selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors target?
the Frontal Cortex
How do drugs affect the levels of serotonin in the brain?
Drugs can affect serotonin levels in the brain by either increasing or decreasing the amount of serotonin that is released or by changing how the brain processes serotonin. This can lead to changes in mood, behavior, and overall brain function.
What is the center of the head called?
The pineal gland is at or very near the center of the brain and it produces serotonin.
Do drugs increase serotonin levels in the brain?
Yes, drugs can increase serotonin levels in the brain by either blocking the reuptake of serotonin or by mimicking its effects.
What does serotonin do for depression?
Serotonin is a brain chemical which we all have in our brains. It has 3 actions in the brain: 1. It gives us self-confidence, a feeling of safety and security. 2. It causes us to feel sleepy. 3. It increases our appetites. The part of the brain where it does each of these 3 things is a different part of the brain from the part where the other 2 things occur. Thus, for example, increasing serotonin in the part of the brain where self-confidence is will increase your self-confidence, but not your sleepiness. Unfortunately, we have no medications to increase only the serotonin in one part of the brain. This explains why medications to increase serotonin in the brain can also cause increased appetite and sleepiness. Medications which increase serotonin in the brain (SSRI's such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and sertraline and SNRI's such as venlafaxine and duloxetine) give us more self-confidence, and a feeling of safety and security. By the way, serotonin also exists in our gastrointestinal tracts. In this location, it stimulates digestion. This is why such medications can cause gastrointestinal upset. But they can also help constipation.
What hormone produces the brain?
dopamine and serotonin are some brain homones
What part of body produces endorphins?
The nervous system, especially the brain, produces endorphins.
What chemical produces vascular spasms?
serotonin
What is a serotonin neuron?
Serotonin is not a neuron, it is a neurotransmitter. It relays information between neurons, with serotonin producing a calming, happy feeling. Lack of serotonin can cause depression, but an over abundance of serotonin can cause psychosis.
