1. A Report by Maddy Galbraith
The Science of Happiness
The science behind what makes people happy
and the chemistry involved

2. Hey everyone!
Have you ever wondered what truly is behind
happiness and what makes you happy?
Well, after watching this powerpoint you will, so
hang in there and enjoy!

3. All about that happy chemical

4. What is The happy chemical?
Serotonin~ a chemical that is in some
way related to our mood.
The molecular formula of serotonin is
C10H12N2O.
Serotonin plays an important part in
the regulation of learning, our mood,
and sleep.
For some cells, serotonin is a factor
in our growth.
It also plays a part in healing our
wounds!
I’m the
chemical
serotonin!

5. How is Serotonin produced?
Serotonin is produced
“outside factors”
(How Is Serotonin Produced? | eHow.com)
The amount of sleep
definitely affects how
much serotonin is
produced

6. Where is Serotonin Produced?
Seroton production takes place in the
raphe nuclei
The raphe nuclei is in the brain stem

7. Physical features
When we are happy,we
smile.
Out of 43 muscles in
your face it take 13 to
smile:)
Also, it takes 33 to
frown :(

8. How to boost serotonin productio

9. 1). Relax
2). Eat little
amounts of carbs
3). Eat more
protein
4). Eat more fat
(but not too
much!)
5). Take a fish oil
supplement
Lets get
our
relaxation
on!

10. 5).Exercise more often
6). avoid caffeine
7). get more sleep
8). Watch what you eat
9). spend more time with loved ones

11. Things that make
people happy

12. 1).eating your favorite food(29%)
2).Shopping for new things (28%)
3). Hanging out with friends (27%)
4).Someone flirting with you (26%)
5). A delicious cup of coffee (22%)

13. 6). A surprise (20%)
7).Relaxing (11%)
8).Getting a highscore on a test (8%)
9).Recieving a text message from a friend
(5%)
10). Catching up with friends (3%)
and this

14. What makes our class
happy?

15. 7 people
2 people
7 people
4 people

16. Can money buy happiness?

17. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSIkdWxotKw
Credit to asapscience

18. Lets see What
you’ve learned!

19. What is the molecular formula for serotonin?
C10H12N2O.
Does the amount of sleep affect serotonin production?
Yes
Where is the raphi nuceli?
In the brain stem
How many muscles does it take to frown?
33

20. Sources
ask.yahoo.com
In what part of the brain is serotonin produced? | Answerbag
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1946114#ixzz2QYOhGFAI
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/serotonin-boosters/#axzz2QjvrYzhs
Google and Google images
How Is Serotonin Produced? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5136393_serotonin-
produced.html#ixzz2QYNcaRaU

21. Thanks for watching!