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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.

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The reuptake of a neurotransmitter such as serotonin would involve the reabsorption of serotonin into a?

receiving neuron


Does the brain naturally produce serotonin?

Yes, it is used throughout the nervous system as a neurotransmitter to pass on signals from neuron to neuron.


Is the drug ssri an antagonist or agonist?

The SSRI class is neither antagonist nor agonist. They are re-uptake inhibitors. To the extent of my knowledge (I am NOT a doctor), a serotonin: agonist enhances production of sertonin at the source neuron, antagonists blocks binding of serotonin to the target neuron effectively blinding it, re-uptake inhibitors block the destruction of serotonin, effectively letting it act for longer.


How does serotonin receptor down-regulation have an antidepressant effect if it results in a decrease in post-synaptic neuron activation?

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What are neurotransmitters for postsynaptic neuron?

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals and information from the presynaptic neuron to the postsynaptic neuron at the synapse. They bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, leading to changes in its membrane potential and triggering a new signal to be passed along the neural pathway. Some common neurotransmitters include acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate.


What can an overabundance of serotonin do?

Overabundance of serotonin can cause serotonin syndrome.


What are neuro transmitters?

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What does hydroxyzine do to serotonin levels?

Hydroxyzine decreases serotonin levels as it a serotonin antagonist.


This contains neurotransmitters that allow a signal to cross from one neuron to another?

A synaspe.. something like that lol


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.