Neuroleptics Work Primarily by Inhibiting the Activity of Which Neurotransmitter

question 240

Multiple Choice

Neuroleptics work primarily by inhibiting the activity of which neurotransmitter?

• A) serotonin
• B) dopamine
• C) epinephrine
• D) norepinephrine

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Definitions:

Target Tissue

Specific tissues or organs that are affected by specific hormones, drugs, or other signals within an organism, responding due to the presence of appropriate receptors.

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone

A hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary.

Follicle-stimulating Hormone

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that promotes the formation of ova or sperm.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation and supports the corpus luteum in females; in males, it stimulates testosterone production.