Insights into the role of noradrenaline in effortful decisions

To maintain homeostasis, our brain tracks the effort exerted during decision-making. A new study in PLOS Biology shows that the activity of noradrenergic neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC) reflects the effort exerted to face cognitive or physical challenges.

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Veröffentlicht in:	PLoS biology 2022-02, Vol.20 (2), p.e3001545-e3001545
Hauptverfasser:	Kaduk, Kristin, Hadj-Bouziane, Fadila
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenergic Neurons Animal cognition Biology and Life Sciences Brain Cognitive ability Cognitive science Decision making Homeostasis Locus coeruleus Locus Coeruleus - physiology Medicine and Health Sciences Metabolism Neurons Neuroscience Neurosciences Noradrenaline Norepinephrine Physical Sciences Physiological aspects Primer Social Sciences
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Zusammenfassung:	To maintain homeostasis, our brain tracks the effort exerted during decision-making. A new study in PLOS Biology shows that the activity of noradrenergic neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC) reflects the effort exerted to face cognitive or physical challenges.
ISSN:	1545-7885 1544-9173 1545-7885
DOI:	10.1371/journal.pbio.3001545