The Thyroid Gland Secretes a Hormone Called Thyroxin

question 63

True/False

The thyroid gland secretes a hormone called thyroxin.

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by correcting imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Mood Elevators

Substances, often medications, that can improve emotional state and combat depression.

Atypical Neuroleptics

A newer class of antipsychotic drugs that tend to cause fewer traditional side effects of older antipsychotics, often used in schizophrenia treatment.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.