Because some theories suggest that schizophrenia is caused, in part, by an excess of _______________ activity in the brain, it is not surprising that many antipsychotic drugs reduce the activity of this neurotransmitter

FIll in the blank with correct word.


Answer: dopamine
Rationale: Many antipsychotics reduce the activity of dopamine in the brain, a neurotransmitter linked to schizophrenia.

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