Panic Disorder Is Especially Prevalent in Men, Who Are Almost

question 78

True/False

Panic disorder is especially prevalent in men, who are almost twice as likely to receive this diagnosis as are women.

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Definitions:

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and fatigue of the skeletal muscles, caused by a disruption in the communication between nerves and muscles.

Acetylcholinesterase Activity

The process by which the enzyme acetylcholinesterase breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synaptic cleft to terminate the transmission of a nerve impulse.

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or junction where a motor neuron transmits a signal to a muscle fiber, causing muscle contraction.

Depolarization

A decrease in the voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, resulting in a more positive internal environment.