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computers run by electricity the brain runs by chemistry

Key neurotransmitters include:

Dopamine: Associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation.

Serotonin: Regulates mood, sleep, and appetite.

Glutamate: The primary excitatory neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.

GABA: The primary inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms brain activity.

Norepinephrine: Triggers the "fight-or-flight" stress response.

This chemical signaling is fundamental to all brain functions, including thought, emotion, and physical coordination, and can be influenced by genetics, environment, and psychoactive substances that mimic or alter these natural chemical processes.

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