Dillon Experiences Low Mood,crying,and Sleep Disturbance

question 196

Multiple Choice

Dillon experiences low mood,crying,and sleep disturbance.He has a hard time getting excited about anything.Dillon would probably benefit from a drug that increased activity in which neurotransmitter system?

• A) monoamine system
• B) glutamate system
• C) peptide system
• D) purine system

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Definitions:

Innervated

Supplied with nerves; often refers to how certain body parts receive nerve signals from the brain or spinal cord.

Abdominal Obesity

The accumulation of excess fat around the stomach and abdomen, posing significant health risks.

Catecholamines

Organic compounds that play a critical role as hormones or neurotransmitters in the body's stress response and help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates metabolism and the immune response, and is often associated with stress.