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Calling ALL Chemists !
what bond is this?
what bond is this?
What Bond Is This?
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The discussion centers on the molecular structure of dopamine, specifically identifying the bonds present in the dopamine molecule, which are all covalent. Participants highlight the complexity of dopamine's role in the brain, emphasizing its significance in reward anticipation rather than merely the experience of pleasure. Additionally, low levels of dopamine are linked to various conditions, including depression, ADHD, and Parkinson's disease, underscoring the importance of maintaining healthy dopamine levels for overall well-being.
PREREQUISITES- Covalent bonding in organic chemistry
- Understanding of neurotransmitters and their functions
- Basic knowledge of dopamine's role in the brain
- Familiarity with the implications of dopamine deficiency
- Research the biochemical pathways of dopamine synthesis
- Explore the effects of dopamine on mental health disorders
- Study the relationship between dopamine and reward systems in the brain
- Investigate treatments for dopamine-related conditions such as Parkinson's disease
Chemists, neuroscientists, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in the biochemical mechanisms of dopamine and its impact on behavior and health.
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trollcast
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I think that's the structure for a dopamine molecule
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Do you mean to ask what the bonds are or what molecule it is? Because it's dopamine.
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Dopamine? the thing that makes you happy? interesting...
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ZeroPivot said:
Covalent one.
Not that I know which bond you are interested in, but all bonds in the molecule of this particular compound are covalent, so I bet it is a correct answer.
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ZeroPivot said:
A bond for life*?
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*A rather geeky one at that...
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Enigman said:A bond for life*?
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*A rather geeky one at that...
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ZeroPivot said:
Actually it's far more complicated than that, some studies suggest that without dopamine it is possible for a creature to experience pleasure but will not have any drive to seek pleasure. Thus dopamine could be important in reward anticipation rather than reward itself.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18320725
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Ryan_m_b said:
low dopamine = low sex drive?
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ZeroPivot said:
Dopamine is involved in many different processes and low dopamine is associated with depression, ADHD and Parkinson's to name a few.
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Ryan_m_b said:
oh damn, so to avoid parkinson have lots of fun?
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Parkinson's is caused by the death of dopamine excreting cells, the exact cause of the die off is unknown but it isn't because sufferers didn't have enough fun.
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Ryan_m_b said:
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