Lithium's Primary Mechanism of Action with Respect to Its Beneficial

question 26

Multiple Choice

Lithium's primary mechanism of action with respect to its beneficial effects

• A)is unknown
• B)involves enhancing catecholamine release from axons
• C)involves activation of catecholamine receptors
• D)involves synthesis of endogenous opioid peptides

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