Which Neurotransmitter Is Implicated in the Development of Depressive Disorders

question 183

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the development of depressive disorders?

• A) serotonin
• B) endorphins
• C) peptides
• D) acetylcholine
• E) somatostatin

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