Mrs Watanabe Is Depressed

question 74

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Watanabe is depressed. Her levels of serotonin and norepinephrine are quite low. What processes might account for this?

• A) The amount of reserpine in her brain is deficient.
• B) She was given cortisol when taking the dexamethasone suppression test.
• C) She does not have enough of the enzyme monoamine oxidase.
• D) There is excessive reuptake of various neurotransmitters in her brain.

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