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  1. Dopamine: What It Is, Function & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic

    Mar 23, 2022 · Dopamine is a neurotransmitter made in your brain. It plays a role as a “reward center” and in many body functions, including memory, movement, motivation, mood, attention and more.

  2. Dopamine Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    Dopamine deficiency means you have a low level of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Low dopamine levels are linked with certain health conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease or depression.

  3. Dopamine Agonist: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Risks

    May 9, 2023 · Dopamine (pronounced “DOE-pah-meen”) is one of the most important neurotransmitters in your brain. It’s a key part of how you learn and experience feelings of reward and pleasure. Cells …

  4. Dopamine Antagonist: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Risks

    May 9, 2023 · Dopamine (pronounced “DOE-pah-meen”) is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that your brain uses for communication and control of certain processes. Cells throughout your nervous …

  5. Serotonin: What Is It, Function & Levels - Cleveland Clinic

    Mar 18, 2022 · Dopamine is mostly stored in your brain while serotonin is found mostly in your gut. Sometimes these neurotransmitters work together to stay in a careful chemical balance in your body.

  6. Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs)

    Nov 26, 2024 · NDRIs are an antidepressant that increases the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in your brain. It may regulate your mood, keep your attention or manage your stress levels.

  7. Neurotransmitters: What They Are, Functions & Types

    Mar 14, 2022 · Dopamine plays a role in your body’s reward system, which includes feeling pleasure, achieving heightened arousal and learning. Dopamine also helps with focus, concentration, memory, …

  8. Parkinson’s Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Apr 15, 2022 · When you have Parkinson’s disease, you don’t have enough dopamine, one of the most important neurotransmitters. When your brain sends activation signals that tell your muscles to …

  9. Parkinson’s Disease Medications: What They Are & Side Effects

    Levodopa crosses the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and gets converted to dopamine in your central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Blood enzymes in your body break down most of the …

  10. Substantia Nigra (SN): What It Is, Function & Anatomy

    May 15, 2022 · The substantia nigra (sub-stan-chee-uh ny-grah) is a part of your basal ganglia, forming connections with different parts of your brain. It produces dopamine, which controls movements and …