noun
- a chemical substance produced naturally in the brain that affects movement, emotion, motivation, and the experience of pleasure and pain
Usage: biochemistry; neuroscience
Examples
- The brain releases dopamine when we experience something pleasurable.
- Low dopamine levels are associated with Parkinson’s disease.
- Exercise can naturally increase dopamine production.
- Dopamine plays a crucial role in the brain’s reward system.
- Certain medications work by blocking dopamine receptors.
- Scientists study how dopamine affects learning and memory.