Dopamine neurotransmitter molecule. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the human neurotransmitter and hormone dopamine. Atoms are colou
Dopamine neurotransmitter molecule. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the human neurotransmitter and hormone dopamine. Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon: black, hydrogen: white, nitrogen: blue, and oxygen: red). Dopamine plays a crucial role in the brain's reward and pleasure pathways. It is released by the brain when a pleasurable new stimulus is encountered, and directs the brain to find more of the stimulus. As such it plays a significant role in addiction. Lack of dopamine is linked to numerous disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, depression and schizophrenia.
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