Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely True of the Biological

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most likely true of the biological factors implicated in the development of depressive disorders?

• A)Depressed individuals show lower levels of brain activity in a section of the prefrontal cortex that is involved in generating actions.
• B)Depressed individuals have too many receptors for the neurotransmitter serotonin.
• C)Depressed individuals have too many receptors for the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
• D)Depressed individuals show hyperactivity in those regions of the brain that are responsible for recognizing opportunities for pleasurable experiences.

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Definitions:

Pentanamide

An organic compound characterized by the presence of a five-carbon chain terminated with an amide group, with the formula CH3(CH2)3CONH2.

1-Pentanamine

An organic compound, a type of primary amine with the chemical formula C5H13N, used in chemical synthesis and as an intermediate.

Reagent

A substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or test for a reaction.

Nitrile

An organic compound containing the cyano group (-C≡N), characterized by a carbon triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.