Which Statement About Depression Is FALSE

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement about depression is FALSE?

• A)The rate of depression in women is much higher than in men.
• B)Drugs that increase serotonin and norepinephrine levels often reduce depressive symptoms.
• C)Depressed individuals are likely to attribute negative experiences to causes that are external.
• D)Depression is associated with decreased activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

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Definitions:

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

A structure in the kidney that helps regulate blood pressure and filtration rate through the secretion of renin in response to blood pressure changes.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a key role in the renin-angiotensin system, regulating blood pressure and fluid balance in the body.

Extracellular Fluid Osmolality

A measurement of the solute concentration in the extracellular fluid, crucial for maintaining the balance of water and solutes within the body.

Water Reabsorption

The process by which water is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream from the kidneys or other parts of the body.