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Chemical Systems in the Brain Related to Depression
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The norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin systems are related to activity/alertness, motivation/pleasure, and grief, respectively. Lack of dopamine in depressive patients can lead to anhedonia, and fluoxetine can increase neurogenesis and alleviate depressive symptoms.

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