Recent Work Suggests That Problems with the Endogenous Opioid System

question 52

Multiple Choice

Recent work suggests that problems with the endogenous opioid system are associated with which personality disorder?

• A) schizoid
• B) narcissistic
• C) schizotypal
• D) borderline

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (sight, sound, feeling, etc.) from the body's receptors to the central nervous system.

Afferent

Referring to neurons or pathways that carry sensory information toward the central nervous system.

Efferent

Relating to nerve fibers that carry impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles or glands.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in inhibiting nerve transmission, contributing to motor control, vision, and regulation of anxiety.