Assignment: Research to determine the
relationship between these biological components and emotion
AND
Give a thorough explanation
of how each works and what areas of the brain are affected.
Norepinephrine
Norpinephrine is
neurotransmitter that the brain from the sympathetic neurons that activates
because of a stressful event. It affects parts of the brains such as the
amygdala, where responses and attention is controlled. When released, it
affects your emotion in creating a sense of well-being and a feeling of euphoria.
Serotonin is neurotransmitter that when released into the brain at a
proper regulation, can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Its mainly
found in the hippocampus, a region of the brain that is primarily associated
with memory and spatial navigation. This hormone is mainly linked to emotional
and motivational aspect of human behavior. Because of its influence affect of
emotions, it is often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. It also plays an
important role in leaning and in memory, because of its linkage to the
hippocampus.
Dopamine
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for movement and
emotional response to situations. It can enable us to see rewards and to take
action to move towards them. It also affects the ability to experience pleasure
and pain. This hormone is linked to depression in the way that a shortage of
it, can cause depression. It is mostly found in the substantia nigra and
the ventral tegmental area and is released from the hypothalamus.
