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Neurochemicals

Last Updated: March 10, 2011

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Neurochemicals - organic molecules that are responsible for activation of certain muscles. These chemicals are involved in the reaction between the electrical signals of the brain and the affected muscle fibers. Examples include serotinin, oxytocin, and dopamine.

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