Neurotransmitters are chemicals that diffuse across the synapse to the next neuron in the chain.
7 neurotransmitters have been identified, each have there own unique shape and size that fits perfectly in the receptors. Lock and Key.
- The neurotransmitter Serotonin affects mood and social behaviour. This is important as it shows that it may be linked with depression, with more research into serotonin then depression maybe able to be treated more effectively, this shows the biopsychology approach has real life applications.
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