You Are Examining the Neurotransmitter Concentrations in a Patient

question 501

Multiple Choice

You are examining the neurotransmitter concentrations in a patient. You believe that the patient is suffering from major depression. 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 serotonin
• E)Increased levels of ACh

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