Which Statement BEST Reflects the Relationship Between Serotonin and the Depression-Related

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST reflects the relationship between serotonin and the depression-related brain circuit and suicide?

• A) Low levels of serotonin and poorer functioning of the depression-related brain circuit are related to high levels of aggression and impulsivity.
• B) High levels of serotonin and overactivity of the depression-related brain circuit are related to high levels of aggression and impulsivity.
• C) Serotonin makes people more likely to abuse substances and disrupts the depression-related brain circuit, increasing the likelihood of their committing suicide.
• D) Suicide attempts increase the level of serotonin in the brain, disrupting the depression-related brain circuit and making suicide more likely.

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