noun

dopamine

dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter.

Exercise can increase dopamine levels.

Exercise can increase dopamine levels.

dopamine ((levels)) Exercise can increase dopamine levels.

((a release of)) dopamine Winning the game caused a release of dopamine.

Related concepts: reward, pleasure, motivation.

From 'dopa', a type of amino acid, and 'amine', a chemical group. It's a scientific term.

It's the chemical linked to feelings of pleasure and reward. Think of it as the 'dope' amine.

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