Cookies and Neurotransmitters
Part of the Brain: The Inside Story exhibition.
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Part of the Brain: The Inside Story exhibition.
Neurotransmitters such as dopamine, oxytocin, and cortisol relay messages as you decide whether or not to pick up a tasty treat.
In this interactive, you'll learn how these neurotransmitters shift with feelings like stress, pleasure, and motherly love.