Symptoms of schizophrenia are thought to be associated with which receptor sites?

1. Dopamine type 2
2. Adrenergic
3. Beta 2
4. Cholinergic


Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Although other receptor sites can be involved, it appears that dopamine type 2 receptors are the most responsible.

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