Dopamine S Role In Borderline Personality Disorder
The Role of Dopamine Dopamine transmits chemical messages between neurons (brain and nerve cells) by binding to dopamine receptors. The action is similar to a key slipping into a lock. Dopamine has a variety of functions and impacts multiple areas of the brain. Amygdala: Plays an important role in processing Hippocampus: Important for memory Insular cortex (also called the insula): Important for homeostasis, or how the body maintains a proper temperature, signals hunger, and regulates heartbeat and breathing Motor cortex: Deals with movement Prefrontal cortex: Important for problem-solving, complex thinking, memory, intelligence, and language...