The neurons in the pleasure centres of the brain,especially those in the nucleus accumbens,secrete _____,a neurotransmitter usually associated with positive emotions.

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Dopamine is the neurotransmitter usually associated with positive emotions and is secreted by neurons in the pleasure centres of the brain, including the nucleus accumbens. Serotonin, epinephrine, and norepinephrine are also neurotransmitters, but they are not as closely associated with pleasure and reward as dopamine.

The Neurons in the Pleasure Centres of the Brain,especially Those