Which of the Following Is True About the Neurotransmitters Involved

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the neurotransmitters involved in schizophrenia?

• A)Excess dopamine activity in the amygdala and unusually low dopamine activity in the frontal cortex play a role in schizophrenia.
• B)Research suggests that the interaction between serotonin and dopamine are not critical in schizophrenia.
• C)Research suggests that glutamate neurons do not affect brain activities of people with schizophrenia.
• D)Excess dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway and unusually low dopamine activity in the prefrontal area play a role in schizophrenia.

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