A Medication That Has Consistently-Proven to Be a Preventive Treatment

question 72

Multiple Choice

A medication that has consistently-proven to be a preventive treatment of "classic" bipolar disorder is ____.

• A) norepinephrine
• B) MAO inhibitors
• C) lithium
• D) serotonin

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Definitions:

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain, involved in regulating vital body functions.

Hypothalamus

A small, crucial part of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for hormonal control and regulation of essential bodily functions like temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Limbic System

A group of structures in the brain, including the amygdala and hippocampus, that are collectively involved in emotional expression, memory, and motivation.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions such as fear, pleasure, and anger.