Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Genetic factors play a role in bipolar disorder and researchers now have a better understanding of the role genetics play in unipolar depression
• B) Imbalances in the levels of endorphins contribute to depression
• C) Dysregulation of endorphins is associated with bipolar disorder
• D) All patients with depression have chronic low activity of the HPA axis

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Definitions:

Cesarean Section

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus when vaginal delivery is not possible or safe.

Anesthesia

A medical procedure that uses drugs to block sensations, typically pain, in a patient undergoing surgery or other medical interventions.

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, involving labor and delivery, culminating in the expulsion or extraction of the infant from the mother's body.

Fetal Monitoring

A method used during pregnancy and labor to track the heart rate of the fetus, aiming to ensure the baby's health and safety.