While
there are many factors involved in changing neuronal activity,
we can toggle the sliders for dopamine sensitivity, amount of
change in stimulant,
environmental effects, and a history of sensitivity.
You can also change the tab to see how this may look for caffeine
and nicotine.
How responsive an individual's dopamine receptors are to the neurotransmitter dopamine. This influences how strongly one reacts to rewards, motivations, or stimuli in the environment.
Represents the variation in the level of a stimulant introduced to the system. This highlights how any changes in stimulation impact dopamine release and thus neural activity.
External factors that influence brain activity and dopamine levels, such as stress, social interactions, or exposure to certain socioeconomic environments.
An accumulated record of how sensitive the dopamine system has been over time. It can determine current receptor activity and influence the likelihood of habituation.
Select a simulation to view affected pathways.