What are neurotransmitters? Discuss the three neurotransmitters that seem to be particularly related to aggressive behavior

What will be an ideal response?


Neurotransmitters are chemicals that carry signals from neurons to other cells in the body. Three neurotransmitters related to aggressive (and sometimes criminal) behavior are:
1 . Serotonin, which regulates moods, appetite, and memory
2 . Norepinephrine, which regulates sleep-wake cycles and controls how we respond
to anxiety, fear, and stress
3 . Dopamine, which regulates perceptions of pleasure and reward

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