Term:	serotonin metabolic process
Synonyms:	serotonin metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems, also having hormonal properties.
Parent Terms:	is-a ammonium ion metabolic process is-a indole-containing compound metabolic process is-a phenol-containing compound metabolic process is-a primary amino compound metabolic process
Category:	Biological Process
ID:	GO:0042428