Which of the Following Does a Typical Antipsychotic Drug Do?​

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following does a typical antipsychotic drug do?​

• A)It increases the flow of blood to the brain.
• B)​It increases the release of dopamine in the brain.
• C)​It blocks reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
• D)​It blocks dopamine synapses in the brain.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin bundle of nervous tissue that extends from the brain down the vertebral column, transmitting nerve impulses to and from the brain.

Schwann Cells

Glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that wrap around axons, providing electrical insulation (myelination) and support for nerve regeneration.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.