Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes What Researchers Know

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes what researchers know about how lithium produces its beneficial effects in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

• A) Lithium works by reducing blood levels of the neurotransmitter GABA.
• B) Lithium increases the brain's ability to absorb oxygen.
• C) Lithium increases brain levels of dopamine and reduces brain levels of serotonin.
• D) Lithium helps stabilize levels of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate in the brain.

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The sum of the individual producer surpluses of all the sellers of a good in a market.

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