Virtually All Antipsychotic Drugs Work by ________

question 30

Multiple Choice

Virtually all antipsychotic drugs work by ________.

• A) inhibiting the function of the hypothalamus
• B) increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain
• C) blocking dopamine receptors in the brain
• D) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain

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Definitions:

Nuclear Receptor

Nuclear receptors are a class of proteins found within cells, that on binding with a specific ligand, can directly regulate the expression of specific genes.

Membrane-bound Receptor

A type of receptor located on the cell membrane that binds to external molecules to initiate a cellular response.

Eicosanoids

Bioactive lipid compounds derived from fatty acids, playing critical roles in inflammation, immunity, and as messengers in the central nervous system.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects, including mediating inflammation and pain.