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in the central nervous system. Serotonin located in the nervous system as a local transmitter at
synapses, allowing a variety of behavioral responses to a different stimulus. Serotonin plays many
gastrointestinal motility.
Chemical property: (4)
Serotonin is found in our body, it located in our brain. The duty of serotonin is to send or
transmit the nerve signals through neurons. It could regulate our sleep, because it has a role in making
melatonin which is a hormone that regulate our sleep cycle. Not only regulating our sleep cycle, but
also set up our mood. Low amount of serotonin will cause a mood change. Serotonin also regulate our
body process, such as appetite control. The lower amount of serotonin the more you will get hungry.
Serotonin is like a unique biochemical which is found in our body. The solubility of serotonin is
slightly soluble with water. The melting point of serotonin is 121C and boiling point is 386C. Serotonin
sometimes used in drugs to help people with mental illnesses who lack this chemical.
balance, and that a deficit of serotonin leads to depression. So, a drug that alter serotonin level will be
needed for those who has a depression, migraine, and nausea. Because it would help change their
mood, this is because the serotonin level in their body is likely to be low.
References
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