Which Neurotransmitter Is Believed to Be Associated with Schizophrenia

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is believed to be associated with schizophrenia

• A) serotonin
• B) dopamine 
• C) endorphin
• D) acetylcholine

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Definitions:

Negative Symptoms

In the context of psychiatry, symptoms that represent a reduction or loss of functions, such as blunted affect or social withdrawal.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A serious and often irreversible side effect of certain antipsychotic medications, characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements.

Agranulocytosis

A potentially life-threatening condition where the white blood cell count (granulocytes) is extremely low, affecting the body's ability to fight infection.

Structural Abnormalities

Anomalies or deviations from the normal structure of an organism or organ, often identified through medical imaging.