Cards (9)

  • Serotonin
    • inhibitory neurotransmitter; mood perception, anger etc.
  • Serotonin Pathway
    • shows where serotonin is produced and how it gets around; mood, sleep, aggression etc.
  • Balanced Serotonin - calm, focused and stable
    Unbalanced - impaired ability to regulate mood
  • We are unsure if serotonin has cause in difficulties in mood regulation
  • Low levels of Serotonin
    • disruption of sleep patterns
    • reduces sleep pressure
  • Sleep Pressure - feeling that pushes you to go to sleep
  • Impulsivity - whether or not we take short term rewards in order to achieve long term rewards
    • low serotonin levels lead to an increased impulsivity behaviours
  • Aggression - outward expression of anger intended to cause harm or injury
    • low serotonin results in higher aggression
  • Gut Brain Axis
    • 90% of Serotonin is found in Gastrointestinal tract; regulates bowel function and reduces appetite