Serotoniinireitillä
Serotoniinireitillä, often translated as "serotonin pathway" or "serotonergic pathway," refers to the neural circuits in the brain that utilize serotonin as their primary neurotransmitter. Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), plays a crucial role in regulating a wide range of physiological and psychological functions. The serotonergic system originates mainly from the raphe nuclei located in the brainstem, which project widely to various brain regions including the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, amygdala, and cerebellum.
The serotonin pathway is implicated in mood regulation, sleep-wake cycles, appetite control, learning and memory, and