The neurotransmitter which functions most in the brain’s reward center.
Answer to Problem 11RQ
Dopamine is mainly the neurotransmitter which functions most in the brain’s reward center.
Explanation of Solution
Dopamine is basically an organic compound which gets used as neurotransmitter to stimulate our brain towards happiness or excitement.
Dopamine is released by neuron and bind with proteins and reach to Hypothalamus which is basically the lower middle part of our brain and activates the reward system of the brain. Hypothalamus is the main control system of emotional behavior and response.
Conclusion:
Therefore, Dopamine is neurotransmitter which increases the level of excitement or happiness by activating reward system of our brain
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