Compared with Healthy Controls,people with Schizophrenia Show Evidence of Having

question 141

Multiple Choice

Compared with healthy controls,people with schizophrenia show evidence of having 

• A)abnormally low amounts of dopamine. 
• B)abnormally high amounts of dopamine. 
• C)increased numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains. 
• D)reduced numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains.

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial Inner Membrane

The innermost membrane of the mitochondria, critical for energy production through the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (protons) formed when hydrogen atoms lose their electrons. They play key roles in chemical reactions and pH balance.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondrion, enclosed by the inner membrane, containing enzymes, DNA, and ribosomes for energy production.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular metabolism formed from the glycolysis of glucose.