Depression Is Associated with Low Levels of What Neurotransmitter

question 50

Multiple Choice

Depression is associated with low levels of what neurotransmitter?

• A) acetylcholine
• B) serotonin
• C) dopamine
• D) norepinephrine

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviours such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.

Retrograde

Retrograde refers to moving backward or a decline in condition or quality.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, essential for learning and memory, located in the medial temporal lobe.

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding information by its meaning, which facilitates better recall compared to simply encoding based on appearance or sound.