Which Statement Related to the Association Between Depression and Cancer

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement related to the association between depression and cancer is TRUE?

• A) Periodic clinical depression is relatively uncommon among people adjusting to cancer.
• B) Depression has no association with individual susceptibility to cancer.
• C) Among people with cancer,depression has been linked to lower risk of early death.
• D) Depression can be both a risk factor for cancer and a result of a cancer diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Monoamine

A category of neurotransmitter that includes serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, important for regulating mood and behavior.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body’s fight or flight response, affecting attention and responding actions.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the body that plays a major role in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system and in the communication between motor neurons and muscles.

Monoamines

Organic compounds, including neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, that play key roles in the regulation of mood, arousal, and emotion.