The Process by Which Lithium Reduces the Likelihood of Mood

question 69

Multiple Choice

The process by which lithium reduces the likelihood of mood swings

• A)involves changes in stress hormones including cortisol.
• B)alters GABA levels,although exactly how it does this is unknown.
• C)is a combination of reuptake inhibition and receptor site blockades among serotonin and dopamine tracts.
• D)is unknown at this time.

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