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The 5HT system, also known as the serotonin system, is a complex network of neurons in the brain and peripheral nervous system that utilizes the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin, chemically known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT), plays a crucial role in regulating a wide range of physiological and psychological functions. These functions include mood, appetite, sleep-wake cycles, memory, learning, and social behavior.
The 5HT system comprises various serotonin receptors, each with distinct properties and distribution throughout the body.
Dysregulation of the 5HT system has been associated with numerous neurological and psychiatric disorders. Imbalances in