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nmorano1

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The dopamine hypothesis is supported by the finding that
 
  A) reserpine depletes monoamine vesicles and makes schizophrenia worse.
  B) cocaine and amphetamine induce negative schizophrenia symptoms.
  C) drugs that induce schizophrenic symptoms are dopamine antagonists.
  D) dopamine antagonists relieve the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
  E) ketamine reverses positive schizophrenia sysmptoms.

Question 2

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia states that schizophrenia is caused by
 
  A) damage to ascending dopamine fibers.
  B) a breakdown product of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
  C) overactivity of dopaminergic synapses.
  D) low levels of one or more of the monoamines.
  E) an imbalance between acetylcholine and dopamine within the frontal cortex.



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shaquita

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Rationale: The dopamine hypothesis is supported by the finding that dopamine antagonists relieve the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent


miss.ashley

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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