Dopamine is important to the brain - you might even say it's "dope". What's the most accurate way of describing dopamine?

The essential function of dopamine is to act as a neurotransmitter. Your body makes the chemical and then your nervous system uses it to send messages between its nerve cells - hence it's known as a "messenger molecule". These messages are often associated with something the body enjoys, which is why there's an increase in dopamine during sex and other pleasurable activities.

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