Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain known to influence the functioning of the
Any disruption in the synthesis,
Serotonin originates in neurons deep in the midline of the brainstem. Because these neurons profile diffusely throughout the...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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