The hormone I chose to research is called Serotonin. It was first discovered by Vittorio Erspamer in Rome in 1935. American scientists then verified all of the findings in the late 1940’s. In 1948, Serotonin was named and isolated by Maurice M. Rapport, Arda Green, and Irvine Page.
Serotonin is produced in the Pineal gland in the brain and also in the intestines. Majority of the body’s Serotonin is found, and has a key role, in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This hormone is also found in the central nervous system. Serotonin is believed that it plays a role in influencing many body and psychological functions. Serotonin, as a neurotransmitter, relays signals between neurons, adapting their intensity. The majority of brain cells are influenced …show more content…
Those who have serotonin syndrome are hospitalised further treatment. A medication called Periactin (cyproheptadine), which blocks serotonin production, is used; however only in severe cases.
Many researchers believe that serotonin deficiency can lead to depression. They believe that low brain cell production of serotonin or a shortage in the chemical from which serotonin is made can lead to depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, and excess anger. Even though it is commonly believed the serotonin deficiency plays a role in depression there are no ways to measure its levels in the brain. Antidepressants that work on serotonin levels (SSRIs and SNRIs) are believed to reduce depression symptoms.
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, just above the hypothalamus. It is part of the endocrine system and its function is to produce hormones which control other glands as well as various bodily functions. The pituitary gland is separated into three different sections, each produces specific hormones. It is often called the ‘master gland’ since all of the hormones it produces control the other parts of the endocrine system. It is basically the head of the endocrine
Serotonin is produced in the Pineal gland in the brain and also in the intestines. Majority of the body’s Serotonin is found, and has a key role, in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This hormone is also found in the central nervous system. Serotonin is believed that it plays a role in influencing many body and psychological functions. Serotonin, as a neurotransmitter, relays signals between neurons, adapting their intensity. The majority of brain cells are influenced …show more content…
Those who have serotonin syndrome are hospitalised further treatment. A medication called Periactin (cyproheptadine), which blocks serotonin production, is used; however only in severe cases.
Many researchers believe that serotonin deficiency can lead to depression. They believe that low brain cell production of serotonin or a shortage in the chemical from which serotonin is made can lead to depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, and excess anger. Even though it is commonly believed the serotonin deficiency plays a role in depression there are no ways to measure its levels in the brain. Antidepressants that work on serotonin levels (SSRIs and SNRIs) are believed to reduce depression symptoms.
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, just above the hypothalamus. It is part of the endocrine system and its function is to produce hormones which control other glands as well as various bodily functions. The pituitary gland is separated into three different sections, each produces specific hormones. It is often called the ‘master gland’ since all of the hormones it produces control the other parts of the endocrine system. It is basically the head of the endocrine