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Taylor takes Ritalin to treat his ADHD. The drug's effectiveness may be based on its ability to increase the activity of in Taylor's cerebral cortex.
 
  a. dopamine
  b. serotonin
  c. GABA
  d. melatonin
  e. norepinephrine

Question 2

Caleb Burke is a hyperactive child with a poor attention span and disruptive behaviors. Caleb is likely to be treated with which type of drug?
 
  a. antianxiety
  b. antipsychotic c. stimulant
  d. anticonvulsant e. antidepressant



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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