A New Drug That Increases the Activity of the Neurotransmitter

question 33

Multiple Choice

A new drug that increases the activity of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is likely to

• A)be calming and reduce anxiety.
• B)reduce psychotic episodes.
• C)reduce feelings of sadness and improve mood
• D)reduce manic behaviors

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Definitions:

Anion

A negatively charged ion, which forms when an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons.

Chemical Elements

Substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, consisting of atoms with the same number of protons.

Oxidation

The loss of one or more electrons (or hydrogen atoms) by an atom, ion, or molecule.

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11, known for its essential role in nerve function and fluid balance in biological organisms.