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Abnormally low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin are associated with?
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depression!
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Low serotonin levels are associated with?
mania
What does hydroxyzine do to serotonin levels?
Hydroxyzine decreases serotonin levels as it a serotonin antagonist.
What is a neurotransmitter that has been linked to sleep eating mood pain and depression?
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) is the neurotransmitter associated with reducing anxiety, reducing aggression, reducing appetite, increasing somnolence (sedation and quality of sleep), and reducing depression. A deficiency of this neurotransmitter, or receptor mutations leading to decreased binding affinity of one's own neurotransmitter levels can lead to any of inverse symptoms listed above (depression, anxiety, aggression, increased hunger or overeating, sleep disorders, etc.).
How are the neurotransmitters effected by ecstasy?
Ecstasy is mostly know for increasing Serotonin levels in the synapse which it does the most. It also increases levels of dopamine, monoamine, and norepinephrine. Serotonin is associated with your mood/emotions, sleep and appetite. Antidepressant drugs ussually target and increase serotonin levels as people who are depressed have low serotonin levels. This is why ecstasy makes you happy and loving when you take it. Dopamine is what allows us to expierence pleasure or pain, This is why it is sometimes called the reward center of our brain. Low dopamine levels lead to addiction. As far as I know monomine and norpinephrine are closely related to serotonin and are also related to your mood and depression.
What are normal serotonin levels?
There still exist no known norms for serotonin levels, as these vary widely among individuals.
Are low serotonin levels associated with seasonal depression?
It is hypothesized that this may be the case, but more studies are needed in this regard. Seasonal depression seems to be associated more with light cycle variations, primarily.
How do antidepressants work like Prozac?
If you are depressed, it makes you feel normal again, but it takes 3-5 weeks to kick in.
Does tobacco deplete serotonin levels?
yes
What will higher levels of serotonin have on the brain?
boo
Neurotransmitter most related to fear and arousal?
Norepinephrine (NE) is the neurotransmitter often associated with the "fight or flight" response to stress. Strongly linked to physical responses and reactions, it can increase heart rate and blood pressure as well as create a sense of panic and overwhelming fear/dread. This neurotransmitter is similar to adrenaline and is felt to set threshold levels to stimulation and arousal. Emotionally, anxiety and depression are related to norepinephrine levels in the brain, as this neurotransmitter seems to maintain the balance between agitation and depression.
How can serotonin be tested?
Serum serotonin levels can be obtained (as ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner or physician assistant). However, serum serotonin levels do not possess much utililty since they vary widely - some people having low levels despite being on significant doses of setonergic medications, and other people have high levels despite being on very low doses.
Endurance exercise can help to increase levels of?
serotonin
