The Belief That the Prefrontal Cortex Has a Very Important

question 141

Multiple Choice

The belief that the prefrontal cortex has a very important part to play in the development of depression is probably:

• A) wrong; current studies focus on the hypothalamus.
• B) correct; higher activity in the prefrontal cortex is associated with depression.
• C) correct: lower activity in the prefrontal cortex is associated with depression.
• D) correct, although researchers haven't identified the specifics of the relationship.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, influencing countless functions including mood and behavior.

Synaptic Cleft

The space between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released from one neuron to another.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in mood, motivation, reward, and the coordination of movement, playing a vital role in the brain's pleasure and reward system.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, anxiety, and happiness, among other physiological processes.