Dorothy Has Been Suffering from Epileptic Seizures for the Past

question 120

Multiple Choice

Dorothy has been suffering from epileptic seizures for the past four years.In the context of neurotransmitter functioning,her seizures can be best attributed to the

• A)deficiency of acetylcholine.
• B)deficiency of oxytocin.
• C)overstimulation caused by glutamate.
• D)overstimulation caused by endorphins.

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Definitions:

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Bathyal Zone

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Phytoplankton

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