Pupillometry: Arousal State or State of Mind?

Curr Biol. 2021 Jan 11;31(1):R32-R34. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.11.001.

Abstract

Norepinephrine and acetylcholine regulate brain activity during changes in arousal and attention that are also reflected in fluctuations of the pupil. New research suggests that during goal-directed behavior, serotonin is also associated with pupil dilation.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Arousal*
  • Attention
  • Norepinephrine
  • Pupil*

Substances

  • Norepinephrine