Bipolar Disorder Refers to

question 36

Multiple Choice

Bipolar disorder refers to

• A)panic attacks.
• B)agoraphobia.
• C)posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D)alternating periods of mania and depression.

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Definitions:

Anticholinergic

Refers to substances or drugs that block the action of acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system, often used to treat a variety of conditions including gastrointestinal disorders and Parkinson's symptoms.

Neurotransmitter

A biochemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including memory and muscle contraction.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, emotional memory, and reactions to fear and pleasure.