Jamila is currently in the midst of a major depression. it is most likely that she has:
Correct answer: D. reduced activity at norepinephrine
- A. reduced levels of the neurotransmitter GABA
- B. increased activity at norepinephrine synapses
- C. excess levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine
- D. reduced activity at norepinephrine
Explanation
Major depression has traditionally been associated with reduced activity of monoamine systems, including norepinephrine, although its biology is more complex than a single-neurotransmitter explanation. Increased norepinephrine and excess dopamine are not the usual patterns associated with depression.
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