Antidepressant Medications Most Commonly Affect Levels of Which Neurotransmitter(s) in the Brain

question 5

Multiple Choice

Antidepressant medications most commonly affect levels of which neurotransmitter(s) in the brain?

• A)dopamine and lithium
• B)GABA
• C)serotonin and norepinephrine
• D)dopamine and acetylcholine

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Definitions:

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle that runs vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, responsible for flexing the lumbar spine.

External Oblique

A large, flat muscle on the outside of the abdomen, essential for trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the torso.

Internal Oblique

The internal oblique is a muscle in the abdominal wall that plays a key role in respiration, posture, and abdominal pressure.

Fascicle Orientation

Refers to the direction and arrangement of muscle fiber bundles, which influence a muscle’s strength and range of motion.