An Example of a Positive Benefit Associated with a Manic

question 36

Multiple Choice

An example of a positive benefit associated with a manic episode is

• A) intense effort at completing a project.
• B) intense euphoria.
• C) delusions of grandeur.
• D) increased energy to take on many projects at once.
• E) severe disorganization.

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Definitions:

Transamination

A biochemical process that transfers an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid, altering amino acid structure.

Essential Amino Acids

Indispensable amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet.

Amine Group

A functional group and form of nitrogen compound found in amino acids and neurotransmitters, characterized by a nitrogen atom attached to one or more alkyl groups.

Oxidative Deamination

Oxidative deamination is a biochemical process in which an amine group is removed from an amino acid through oxidation, producing ammonia.