The Neurological Basis for Physical Pleasure Is an Increase of the Neurotransmitter

question 136

Short Answer

The neurological basis for physical pleasure is an increase of the neurotransmitter _____ acting on the nucleus accumbens (which is part of the _____)to induce a pleasurable effect.

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Definitions:

Medical Interventions

These are actions taken by healthcare professionals to treat or prevent disease, injury, and other physical or mental impairments.

Poor Outcomes

Negative results or consequences stemming from certain actions, conditions, or behaviors, often used in the context of health, education, or socio-economic status.

Inches

A unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary measurement systems, equal to 1/12th of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.

Newborn

A baby from birth to about 2 months of age, during which rapid physical and cognitive development occurs.