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A molecule that controls your sleep, depression, memory and other neurological processes.
This chemical also regulates eating and aggression; it can contribute to depression.
A neurotransmitter, derived from Tryptophan, that is involved in sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes.
I assume you mean serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter in your body.
It is believed that serotonin has a role in controlling appetite, sleep, memory and learning, mood, temp regulation, behaviour, muscle contraction, and depression.
It is a well - known contributor to feelings of well - being.
Serotonin is a chemical known as hydroxytryptamine. This chemical is found in platelets. It plays and important role in intestinal motility, nausea and vomiting, sleep-wake cycle, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, depression, and eating.
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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.
Is serotonin water soluble?
Serotonin is soluble in water.
What is Serotonin's Water Solubility?
Serotonin is soluble in water.
Is serotonin ionic or covalent?
Serotonin is a compound with covalent bonds.
What are the target organ of the Serotonin hormone?
Serotonin is not a hormone. It is a neurotransmitter.
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.
