The Process by Which Lithium Reduces the Likelihood of Mood

question 66

Multiple Choice

The process by which lithium reduces the likelihood of mood swings

• A) is a combination of re-uptake inhibition and receptor site blockades among serotonin and dopamine tracts.
• B) involves changes in stress hormones including cortisol.
• C) is unknown at this time.
• D) alters GABA levels, although exactly how it does this is unknown.

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