Brain Chemistry and Behavior
Chemicals known as neurotransmitters facilitate the transfer of information/stimuli/signals/data from neuron to neuron (cell to cell) within the neuronal network in the brain.
The brain is involved in almost all the bodily activity including speech, movement, vision, hearing, smelling, tasting, learning and thinking processes. These chemicals (neurotransmitters) are synthesized in the compartment of the neurons called the cell bodies. In simple terms, these chemical signals are modulated and harnessed in the brain to produce different kinds of bebehavior and information ttransfer.
These chemicals include glutamate, Gama-aminobutyric acid (GABA), serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, nor-adrenaline (nor-epinephrine), acetylcholine and so on.
It is so fascinating that our behaviors are produced by interaction of chemical molecules. And by implication, chemicals control our world. It is important for us to have a good knowledge of the neuro or psycho-active substances for the good of the whole world.
Festus C. Anaba, B Med. Sci. Physiology
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