Which of the Following Statements Regarding Neurochemical and Neuroanatomical Factors

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding neurochemical and neuroanatomical factors in the development of mood disorders is accurate?

• A) Correlations have been found between mood disorders and levels of several neurotransmitters in the brain.
• B) Most of the drugs that are effective in the treatment of mood disorders are known to affect the availability of specific neurotransmitters.
• C) Depression has been correlated with reduced hippocampal volume.
• D) All of the above statements are accurate.

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