Dopamine
Published: 07.05.2012
As a messenger substance, Dopamine plays a key role in the reward center. However, dopaminergic cells are found in many places in the central nervous system. They are particularly important for controlling voluntary movements and for motivation.
You can find out more about neurotransmitters in our article by Ulrich Pontes: ▸ Neurotransmitters – Messenger Molecules in the Brain
Dopamine is an important Neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that belongs to the catecholamine group. It plays a role in motor function, motivation, emotion, and cognitive processes. Disruptions in the function of this transmitter play a role in many brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, Parkinson's disease, and substance dependence.
Motivation
A motive is a reason. When this motive takes effect, the living being feels motivation – it strives to satisfy its need. For example, for food, protection, or reproduction. Motivation can be intrinsic (from within, e.g., curiosity) or extrinsic (from outside, e.g., reward).
Motivation
A motive is a reason. When this motive takes effect, the living being feels motivation – it strives to satisfy its need. For example, for food, protection, or reproduction. Motivation can be intrinsic (from within, e.g., curiosity) or extrinsic (from outside, e.g., reward).
Dopamine
Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that belongs to the catecholamine group. It plays a role in motor function, motivation, emotion, and cognitive processes. Disruptions in the function of this transmitter play a role in many brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, Parkinson's disease, and substance dependence.
Neurotransmitter
A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger, an intermediary substance. It is released by the sender neuron at the sites of cell-cell communication and has an excitatory or inhibitory effect on the receiver neuron.
