Imbalances in neurotransmitters contribute to the development of mental disorders. Norepinephrine imbalance is implicated in the etiology of:

A) Schizophrenia
B) Mood disorders
C) Dementia
D) Generalized anxiety disorder


Ans: B
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Norepinephrine is implicated in mood disorders. Dopamine is implicated in schizophrenia; gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is implicated in dementia, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders; and high levels of serotonin are implicated in anxiety disorders.

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