Which of the following is true about the neurotransmitters involved in schizophrenia?

A. Excess dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway and unusually low dopamine activity in the prefrontal area play a role in schizophrenia.
B. Research suggests that glutamate neurons do not affect brain activities of people with schizophrenia.
C. Excess dopamine activity in the amygdala and unusually low dopamine activity in the frontal cortex play a role in schizophrenia.
D. Research suggests that the interaction between serotonin and dopamine are not critical in schizophrenia.


Answer: A

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