Asked by Lindsey Moran on May 21, 2024
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Depressed people tend to have fewer receptors of the neurotransmitters
A) dopamine and GABA.
B) GABA and epinephrine.
C) oxytocin and serotonin.
D) serotonin and norepinephrine.
Neurotransmitters
Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, also involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep among other physiological processes.
Norepinephrine
A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, playing a key role in attention and responding actions in the brain.
- Comprehend the symptoms and outcomes of major depressive disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the symptoms and outcomes of major depressive disorder.
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