5 Questions
Which neurotransmitter is serotonin?
Serotonin
What is the primary target of medications like fluoxetine?
Serotonin system
Which drugs mimic some of the effects of serotonin?
Hallucinogenic drugs
Where is the majority of serotonin (5-HT) located?
Peripheral nervous system
What are some of the behavioral and physiological processes in the brain that involve serotonin?
Sleep and food intake
Test your knowledge on serotonin, a monoamine neurotransmitter that is extremely important in influencing various physiological and behavioral processes. Explore the therapeutic effects of drugs like fluoxetine and the similarities between hallucinogenic drugs and serotonin effects. Discover how serotonin plays a role in "normal behaviors".
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