Schizophrenia Is Thought to Occur When a Person Has an Imbalance

question 72

Multiple Choice

Schizophrenia is thought to occur when a person has an imbalance within this particular neurotransmitter system:

• A) serotonin
• B) endorphins
• C) dopamine
• D) acetylcholine
• E) GABA

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Definitions:

Neurons' Second Messengers

Intracellular signaling molecules released by neurons in response to exposure to neurotransmitters, which help transmit signals from a receptor on the cell surface to target molecules inside the cell.

Lithium

A chemical element used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders by stabilizing mood swings.

Salt

A mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), used in food seasoning and preservation, as well as numerous industrial applications.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that affects mood, emotion, sleep, and appetite regulation, critical in psychological well-being.