Which neurotransmitters may be decreased in a patient experiencing depression? (Select all that apply.)
a. Norepinephrine
b. Dopamine
c. Serotonin
d. Acetylcholine
e. Substance P
ANS: A, B, C
Norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin may be decreased in depression. Acetylcholine and substance P may be increased.
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A) They will swell and eventually rupture. B) Red blood cells will migrate to the bone narrow. C) The cells will shrink and shrivel, decreasing their oxygen-carrying ability. D) The red cells will precipitate out of circulation.
The primary clinical manifestation of hyperparathyroidism is
a. hypocalcemia. b. hypercalcemia. c. hypoglycemia. d. hyperglycemia.
Damage into the subcutaneous tissue in a decubitus ulcer occurs at stage _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word