Brain Imaging Techniques Have Shown That Depressed Individuals Have Fewer

question 53

Multiple Choice

Brain imaging techniques have shown that depressed individuals have fewer

• A) 5-HT receptors.
• B) DA receptors.
• C) NE receptors.
• D) HTT receptors.
• E) CRH receptors.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

Acute Anxiety

A sudden and intense feeling of fear, worry, or apprehension, often with physical symptoms such as increased heart rate.

Tranquilizer

A drug used to reduce tension or anxiety, often affecting the central nervous system to induce relaxation.

Antidepressant

A medication or other intervention that is used to treat depressive disorders and alleviate symptoms of depression.