Endorphins Act Primarily By

question 320

Multiple Choice

Endorphins act primarily by:

• A) causing action potentials in neurons.
• B) functioning as neurotransmitters.
• C) altering the effects of neurotransmitters.
• D) blocking synaptic activity.

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs, characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, by affecting neurotransmitter pathways in the brain.

Lobotomies

A surgical operation that involves severing connections in the brain’s prefrontal lobe, historically used to treat mental illness.

Psychologically Disordered

A condition characterized by persistent disruptive psychological symptoms that significantly affect day-to-day functioning and well-being.