If Tryptophan Is Given in Large Amounts, It

question 13

Multiple Choice

If tryptophan is given in large amounts, it

• A)is unlikely to have much effect on the brain unless consumed with the proper mixture of other nutrients
• B)generally produces profound alterations in brain functions
• C)can increase the synthesis of acetylcholine
• D)can reverse the deficits of Alzheimer's disease

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory stating that individuals seek immediate gratification of needs and desires to avoid pain or discomfort.

Rationality

The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic, often discussed in the context of decision-making processes.

Logical Thinking

The process of reasoning consistently and rigorously, often following a sequence of steps based on established rules and principles.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the desires of the id, the moral of the superego, and the realities of the external world.