Suppose You Begin Feeling Extremely Depressed and Want a Prescription

question 76

Multiple Choice

Suppose you begin feeling extremely depressed and want a prescription drug to alleviate your depression.The drug you should take should affect the neurotransmitter

• A) dopamine.
• B) epinephrine.
• C) serotonin.
• D) acetylcholine.

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Definitions:

Decomposer

Organisms, primarily bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic material, contributing to nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

Caterpillar

The larval stage of butterflies and moths, which is typically a voracious feeder on leaves before undergoing metamorphosis.

Secondary Consumer

An animal that eats herbivores (primary consumers).

Primary Consumer

Herbivores that feed on primary producers (plants and algae), playing a pivotal role in the transfer of energy through the food chain.