Dual Nature of Dopamine
<p>Dopamine plays a <strong>dual role </strong>in the body, as a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Within the Central Nervous System, Dopamine binds to specific receptors present in Neurons and it has an important part in cognition, memory, emotion, locomotion etc..</p>
<p>Depending on its location and role, it posses distinct functions and signalling. <strong>Dopamine as a hormone</strong>, it regulates blood pressure, kidney function, sodium levels via travelling through bloodstream. As a <strong>neurotransmitter</strong>, it is produced in specific areas of the brain such as the substantia nigra and interestingly, has an effect in <strong>motivation and reward</strong>.</p>
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