5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors

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5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors are a group of Neurotransmitter Receptors that respond to Serotonin.

 

Biological Function of 5-HT Receptors

Nervous System

 The Inhibitory Neurotransmitter - Serotonin - binds to and activates 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors.

 

These Substances may Increase the Number of 5-HT Receptors

Alkaloids

 Caffeine may increase the number of 5-HT Receptors in the Brain.  [1]

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