The Exact Cause of Bipolar Disorder Has Not Been Determined;

question 14

Multiple Choice

The exact cause of bipolar disorder has not been determined; however, for most patients, which of the following is true?

• A) Several factors, including genetics, are implicated.
• B) Brain structures were altered by stress early in life.
• C) Excess sensitivity in dopamine receptors may trigger episodes.
• D) Inadequate norepinephrine reuptake disturbs circadian rhythms.

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Definitions:

Assimilating

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Equilibrating

The process of balancing or maintaining equilibrium in physical systems, psychological states, or socio-economic contexts.

Attenuating

The reduction in force, value, intensity, or magnitude of something; often used in context with signals or biological responses.

Umbilical Cord

A tube between the mother and her developing child through which nutrients and waste products are conducted.