Anxiety Disorders Such as Panic Disorder May Be Due to Reduced

question 143

Multiple Choice

Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder may be due to reduced levels of

• A)dopamine.
• B)glutamate.
• C)serotonin.
• D)gamma-amniobutyric acid (GABA).
• E)fluoxetine.

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Definitions:

Motor Areas

Regions of the brain involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Reflex

An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus that involves a simple neural pathway, aiding in protective responses and basic bodily functions.

Hemispheres

Pertains to either of the two halves of the brain or Earth, usually referred to as the Northern, Southern, Eastern, or Western hemispheres.

Neuron Cell Bodies

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and is essential for its function and survival.