You Are Examining the Neurotransmitter Concentrations in a Patient

question 502

Multiple Choice

You are examining the neurotransmitter concentrations in a patient. You believe that the patient is suffering from schizophrenia. What would you look for to confirm your hypothesis?

• A)Decreased levels of GABA
• B)Decreased levels of dopamine
• C)Increased levels of dopamine
• D)Increased levels of GABA
• E)Increased levels of ACh

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Definitions:

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Hypertonic

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to osmosis.

Glucose Solution

A liquid preparation containing glucose, commonly used in medical settings for energy supply and fluid replacement.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity, affecting every part of the fluid’s volume.