Serotonin
What Serotonin means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A neurotransmitter whose concentration in the synapse is increased by MDMA, prolonging and intensifying postsynaptic stimulation.
A neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation, with depression linked to reduced serotonin levels or activity.
Topics that use Serotonin
- Topic 8: Grey Matter (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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