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Mimi

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The monoamine hypothesis states that depression is caused by
 
  a. loss of cells within the prefrontal cortex.
  b. insufficient activity of monoaminergic neurons.
  c. excessive activity of dopamine synapses.
  d. overactivity of monoaminergic neurons.
  e. excessive activity of serotonin synapses.

Question 2

Which class of antidepressant agents has the effect of increasing activity in both serotonin and norepinephrine synapses?
 
  a. cocaine-related stimulants
  b. lithium salts
  c. SSRIs
  d. SNRIs
  e. MAOIs


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vish98

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. insufficient activity of monoaminergic neurons.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. SNRIs


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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