Research on the Effectiveness of Antidepressants for the Treatment of Childhood

question 6

Multiple Choice

Research on the effectiveness of antidepressants for the treatment of childhood depression has found ________

• A) that drugs are just as effective as therapy.
• B) that children experience fewer side effects from antidepressant medications than adults.
• C) that there is no biological basis for childhood depression.
• D) cognitive behavioral therapy can be very effective.

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Definitions:

Glucose Molecule

An essential sugar that acts as a key energy supplier in living entities and makes up part of many carbohydrate structures.

Electron-Transport Chain

A chain of molecular structures that move electrons from donors to acceptors through oxidation-reduction reactions, while simultaneously moving protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (protons) of hydrogen, H+, which play a significant role in acid-base balance and cellular metabolism.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids and proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.