A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, "My mother says depression is a chemi-cal disorder. What does she mean?" The nurse's response is based on the theory that de-pression primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters?
a. Cortisol and GABA
b. COMT and glutamate
c. Monamine and glycine
d. Serotonin and norepinephrine
ANS: D
One possible cause of depression is thought to involve one or more neurotransmitters. Sero-tonin and norepinephrine have been found to be important in the regulation of depression. There is no research to support that the other options play a significant role in the develop-ment of depression.
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