Graham
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Can you explain love with science?
in Anatomy, Physiology and Neuroscience
Posted · Edited by Graham
Of course you can!
Vasopressin, vasopressin receptors, and the reward pathways of the brain! (the ventral tegmental pathway)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasopressin
Neurotransmitters like serotonin which provide your motivational and positive thoughts associated with the male/female also play a role in love related experience. Though, 80% of your serotonin is involved in gastrointestinal tracks...oddly enough.
If you mean sexual pleasure, that would be Oxytocin!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytocin