noun
- Plural of dopamine; chemical messengers in the brain that regulate movement, emotion, motivation, and pleasure.
Usage: Used in neuroscience, medicine, and psychology contexts; Often discussed in relation to reward, addiction, and mental health
Examples
- Dopamines play a crucial role in the brain's reward system.
- Low levels of dopamines are associated with depression and Parkinson's disease.
- Exercise increases dopamines, which can improve mood and motivation.
- Certain medications work by affecting dopamines in the brain.
- Dopamines are neurotransmitters that help control movement and emotional responses.