The pleasure of satisfaction is triggered by the brain's reward system, primarily through the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reinforcing pleasurable behaviors. Activities that bring pleasure, such as eating good food or engaging in social interactions, stimulate the release of dopamine, creating a feeling of enjoyment and motivation to repeat those behaviors [2][5][6]. 

Additionally, regions like the nucleus accumbens and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in processing these rewarding experiences, linking sensory input to emotional responses. The effectiveness of these brain circuits ensures that a pleasurable experience leads to reinforcement and the desire to engage in similar activities again [4][6].

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