Serotonin Levels Are Low in Those with Eating Disorders and in Those

question 13

Multiple Choice

Serotonin levels are low in those with eating disorders and in those with obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. This means that:

• A) low serotonin causes all three disorders.
• B) all the disorders cause serotonin to decrease.
• C) there is a relationship, but no evidence of causation.
• D) if we raise serotonin levels, we will cure eating disorders.

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