Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 40

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
- Mercury Amalgamation Process

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Definitions:

Monoamines

Neurotransmitters, including catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) and serotonin, that have been implicated in the mood disorders.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Depression

A disorder of the mind known for sustained feelings of unhappiness or apathy towards activities, which notably hinders normal daily operations.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual learns to feel powerless and unable to affect the outcome of events after repeated exposure to uncontrollable and adverse situations.