Many Drugs That Combat Depression Work by ________

question 20

Multiple Choice

Many drugs that combat depression work by ________.

• A) blocking dopamine receptors in the brain
• B) reducing the reuptake of serotonin in the brain
• C) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain
• D) inhibiting the function of the medulla and the pons

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, which can affect the cell function and structure.

Transcriptional

Relating to transcription, the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome found in mammals, including humans, typically associated with male characteristics and inherited from father to son.

Dosage Compensation

Any mechanism of equalizing gene expression between males and females.