Normal Age-Related Changes in Neurotransmitters Include

question 83

Multiple Choice

Normal age-related changes in neurotransmitters include

• A)the deletion of the dopamine pathway.
• B)an increase in the number of synapses.
• C)an increase in granulovacuolar bodies.
• D)lower levels of neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Reabsorption

The process by which the kidneys filter the blood, reabsorbing what the body needs and excreting the rest.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, and implicated in depression when levels are insufficient.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.

Dopamine Receptor Sites

Specific locations on nerve cells in the brain that interact with dopamine to transmit signals related to pleasure, reward, and motor function.