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What are the chemical activities within a human brain that take place when one feels joyful?

Asked by mazingerz88 (28814points) March 29th, 2023 from iPhone

In the absence of these chemical reactions, can a human still feel happy?

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kritiper's avatar

It’s electrical, not chemical.

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Dutchess_III's avatar

Endorphins.

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Dopamine. It’s involved with allowing you to feel pleasure, satisfaction and motivation.

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raum's avatar

DOSE

Dopamine
Oxytocin
Seratonin
Endorphins

Maybe? There’s medication for depression. Helps for some people.

And there’s also the issue of receptors for said chemicals.

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