Brain's Chemistry

Definition

The brain's chemistry refers to the complex network of chemical substances, such as neurotransmitters and hormones, that are responsible for transmitting signals between neurons and regulating various bodily functions.

Related terms

Neurotransmitters:

These are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons in the brain.

Hormones:

Chemical substances secreted by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes.

Synaptic Transmission:

The process by which neurotransmitters travel across synapses to relay messages between neurons.