Many Hormones Synthesized in the Gastrointestinal Tract Are Chemically Identical

question 50

True/False

Many hormones synthesized in the gastrointestinal tract are chemically identical to brain neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Secondary-Process Thinking

A mature type of thinking that operates within the boundaries of logic and reality, in contrast to primary-process thinking which is more primitive and pleasure-oriented.

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories of the unconscious mind, the Oedipus complex, and the mechanism of repression.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind, developmental stages, and defense mechanisms.