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why serotonin is known as happy hormone ?? what is the function of dopamine ?

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Serotonin is inhibitory neurotransmitter which is derived from tryptophan .function of serotonin-vasoconstrictor(increase blood pressure),impacts level of mood , happiness ,it is precursor of melatonin. Dopamine is inhibitory neurotransmitter. function:motivates (propel organism’s behaviour toward or away from achieving that outcome.

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