Psychology GCSE
Serotonin in the brain
What Serotonin in the brain means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Serotonin in the brain
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Low serotonin activity in the brain is linked to low mood, making it the named example neurotransmitter implicated in depression.
Topics that use Serotonin in the brain
- Psychological problems (AQA GCSE)
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