Mauricio Has an Illness That Causes a Depletion of a Neurotransmitter

question 168

Multiple Choice

Mauricio has an illness that causes a depletion of a neurotransmitter that controls learning and memory.Which of the following is most likely affected by his malady?

• A) GABA
• B) serotonin
• C) glutamate
• D) endorphins

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Definitions:

Presbyopia

An age-related condition in which the lens of the eye becomes less able to adjust its focus on objects at a close range.

Nearsightedness

A common vision condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred, also known as myopia.

Colorblindness

A visual impairment where an individual has difficulty distinguishing between certain colors, typically red and green.

Dermis

Middle layer of skin consisting of connective tissue that gives skin its flexibility.