Brian Is a 70-Year-Old Man Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed

question 34

Multiple Choice

Brian is a 70-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Because Alzheimer's Disease has a genetic component, Brian is worried that his family is also at risk of developing the neurological disorder. As the disorder progresses Brian has a difficult time remembering details about his personal life or even recognizing his own son.
-In response to his disorder,Brian develops depression and his doctor prescribes an SSRI for him.This medication works by ________________.

• A) increasing the overall production of serotonin
• B) increasing the release of serotonin from the dendrites
• C) blocking serotonin from leaving the synaptic cleft
• D) blocking serotonin from being released by the pre-synaptic neurons

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Definitions:

Organelles

Functional structures within the cytoplasm of a cell.

Watery Environment

Describes an area or condition where there is a large presence of water; may refer to aquatic habitats or situations involving significant moisture.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material.