The Theory Behind Why Antipsychotic Drugs Seem to Work Focuses

question 100

Multiple Choice

The theory behind why antipsychotic drugs seem to work focuses on which neurotransmitter system?

• A) GABA
• B) dopamine
• C) acetylcholine
• D) norepinephrine

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Definitions:

Genetic Female

An individual whose chromosomes, at birth, present as XX, typically leading to the development of female anatomical and physiological characteristics.

Androgen

A type of hormone that plays a role in the development of male traits and reproductive activity, primarily produced in the testes.

Male Genitals

The external and internal reproductive organs in males, including the penis, testicles, and associated structures.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.