Some Drugs That Combat Depression Work by __________

question 174

Multiple Choice

Some drugs that combat depression work by __________

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

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Definitions:

Vastus Lateralis

A large muscle located on the side of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, used for extending the leg at the knee and crucial in movements like walking, running, and jumping.

Deltoid

A thick, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Perineal Care

Hygienic practices to clean the genital and anal areas, especially important in preventing infection in patients with mobility issues.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The loss of blood that occurs from any part of the gastrointestinal tract, which can present as vomit with blood or bloody or tarry stools.