1-88The Effectiveness of Lithium in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

question 13

Multiple Choice

1-88.The effectiveness of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder

• A)supports the hypothesized role of serotonin in this disorder.
• B)is inconsistent with the established effects of dopamine on mood states.
• C)supports the role of dopamine in mania.
• D)suggests that it is not neurotransmitter function that is disrupted in bipolar disorder,but neurotransmitter levels.

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Definitions:

Pain Sensations

The uncomfortable feeling that arises when specialized nerve endings are stimulated in a way that is interpreted as harmful or potentially damaging to the body.

Somatic Pain

A type of pain that originates from the skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues.

Gate-Control Theory

A theory that suggests the presence of a neurological "gate" in the spinal cord that controls the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Pain Signals

Biological signals that indicate distress or damage to the body, prompting a reaction to alleviate or remove the source of discomfort.