Medical Understanding the Role of Serotonin in Waking You Up

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The discussion centers on the hormones involved in waking up, with a focus on serotonin and norepinephrine. While serotonin is acknowledged for its role in activating the brain and neurons, it is clarified that melatonin, produced in the pineal gland, is primarily responsible for sleep regulation. Norepinephrine is noted for providing an energy boost. Participants also highlight the influence of external stimuli on wakefulness, suggesting that while hormones play a role, environmental factors are significant in signaling the body to wake up. There is agreement that specific brain regions are involved in the wake-up process, indicating a complex interplay between hormones and external cues.
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I want to know which hormone is responsible for waking you up. I think it's Seritonin cause it activates the brain and neurons. I thought it was produced in the Pineal Gland but that's Melatonin. Seritonin does a slight ly different role than Noeradrenaline that arouses us all of a sudden and gices an extra boost of energy right?
 
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Well, as someone with a seratonin imbalance and no noticeable sleep difficulties, I'm sayin' keep lookin'.
 
I think it is more external stimuli, isn't it?
 
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I think it is more external stimuli, isn't it?

Sure that's a factor, but there is an section in the brain that tells you it's time to wake up.
 
Yes there's a chemical that causes us to stay awake.
 

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