Psychology A-Level
Dopamine D₂ receptors
What Dopamine D₂ receptors means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dopamine D₂ receptors
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A deficiency in these receptors means individuals experience less reward from eating, leading to overeating to compensate.
Topics that use Dopamine D₂ receptors
- Eating behaviour (AQA A-Level)
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