Sara Has Been Experiencing a Serious Memory Problem

question 102

Multiple Choice

Sara has been experiencing a serious memory problem. An interdisciplinary team has ruled out a range of causes and believes that a neurotransmitter is involved. Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in this problem?

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

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Definitions:

Genes

Structures made of DNA that carry the genetic information necessary for the development and functioning of an organism.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause malformation or defects in an embryo or fetus during pregnancy.

Embryo

Describes the early stage of development in multicellular organisms after fertilization and before fetal stage, in humans, it covers the first eight weeks of development post-conception.

Rh Incompatibility

A condition that arises during pregnancy if an Rh-negative mother's immune system reacts against Rh-positive baby blood cells.