Why Can Amphetamines Be Used to Treat ADHD in Children

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why can amphetamines be used to treat ADHD in children?

• A) They decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with hyperactivity.
• B) They decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.
• C) They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with emotions.
• D) They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.

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Groups of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the body.

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Age of the developing fetus from the time of the mother’s last menstrual period before pregnancy.

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