Research Suggests That a Reduction in Myelin Coating Neurons in the Uncinate

question 167

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that a reduction in myelin coating neurons in the uncinate fasciculus and the cingulum bundle,two important parts of the brain,is related to developing symptoms of __________.

• A)schizophrenia
• B)major depression
• C)conversion disorder
• D)generalized anxiety disorder

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Definitions:

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by enhancing the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Medications used primarily to treat depression and certain other conditions, working by increasing levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.