Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 86

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure, crucial for forming memories associated with emotional events.

Neurotransmitters

Biochemical substances that facilitate communication between neurons in the nervous system.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

A class of medications used to treat depression by inhibiting the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, increasing their availability in the brain.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.