Explain the Underlying Principle of the Monoamine Theory of Mental

question 18

Multiple Choice

Explain the underlying principle of the Monoamine Theory of Mental Depression.

• A) Changes in the level of epinephrine and serotonin, referred to chemically as the monoamines, lead to depression.
• B) Changes in the level of norepinephrine and serotonin, referred to chemically as the monoamines, lead to depression.
• C) Changes in the level of norepinephrine and dopamine, referred to chemically as the monoamines, lead to depression.
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Weak Base

A base that does not fully dissociate in solution, resulting in a relatively low pH compared to strong bases.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), and 7 being neutral.

pH

A numerical scale ranging from 0 to 14 that determines the level of acidity or alkalinity in water-based solutions.

pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, quantified on a scale where 7 is neutral, values less than 7 are acidic, and values greater than 7 are alkaline.