Biological research concerning the development of mood disorders suggests that ________
a. acetylcholine and dopamine may be key neurotransmitters in depression.
b. a long form of the gene 5-HTT may predispose a person to depression.
c. depressed people have high levels of cortisol, which can affect the hippocampus and amygdala.
d. part of the problem of depression is the underproduction of cortisol.
Answer: c
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