The Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia States That Schizophrenia Is Caused

question 9

Multiple Choice

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia states that schizophrenia is caused by

• A) low levels of one or more of the monoamines.
• B) a breakdown product of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
• C) overactivity of dopaminergic synapses.
• D) damage to ascending dopamine fibers.
• E) an imbalance between acetylcholine and dopamine within the frontal cortex.

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