The DSM-5 Criteria for Cyclothymic Disorder Involves All of the Following

question 35

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 criteria for cyclothymic disorder involves all of the following EXCEPT

• A)it must have occurred for at least two years.
• B)numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms.
• C)numerous periods with depressive symptoms.
• D)symptoms do not clear for more than six months at a time.

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Definitions:

Squid Axons

Squid axons are large nerve fibers used in research to understand the fundamental properties of nerve impulse conduction.

EPSPs

Excitatory Post-Synaptic Potentials, which are changes in cell membrane potential that make a neuron more likely to produce an action potential.

Potassium Channels

Protein structures in cell membranes that allow the passage of potassium ions through the membrane, critical for maintaining the cell's electrical stability.

Sodium Channels

Sodium channels are protein-based pores in cell membranes that allow sodium ions to pass through, playing a crucial role in the initiation and propagation of electrical signals in neurons.