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SV 5. Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
Neuromodulators
Serotonin
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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