Which of the Following Biological Factors Plays a Role in Obsessive-Compulsive

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biological factors plays a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ?

• A)Low levels of glutamate in the brain pathways linked with OCD
• B)High levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine
• C)High levels of lactate in the brain
• D)High levels of activity in the frontal cortex of the brain

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