Which Statement Demonstrates Evidence in Favor of the Monoamine Hypothesis

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement demonstrates evidence in favor of the monoamine hypothesis for affective disorders?

• A) Reserpine does not cause depressive symptoms.
• B) Tryptophan depletion causes depression in susceptible individuals.
• C) L-DOPA results in depressive symptoms.
• D) Dopamine agonists treat depression.
• E) Dopamine antagonists treat depression.

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