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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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on: Jun 19, 2018
Barbiturates were once commonly used to treat anxiety; however, they are not ideal because they ____.
 
  a. are highly addictive
  b. are not very effective
  c. can cause seizures
  d. increase the risk of stroke

Question 2

Siva takes medication to treat his generalized anxiety disorder. Which neurotransmitters actions are enhanced when Siva takes his medication?
 
  a. serotonin
  b. dopamine
  c. GABA
  d. acetylcholine


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c


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