A patient was admitted for depression. What should the nurse explain to the patient regarding the role of serotonin and depression?
What will be an ideal response?
Serotonin is a biogenic amine neurotransmitter widely distributed in the brain, where it plays a role in emotional behavior and helps to regulate the biological clock.
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Which of the following structures articulates with the head of the radius?
A. The capitulum B. The olecranon process C. The coronoid process D. The ulnar notch E. The trochlea
What is NOT associated with a chemical synapse?
A) presynaptic neuron B) gap junction C) synaptic cleft D) neurotransmitter
The number of protons in an atom is represented by an element's
a) mass number. b) atomic number. c) atomic mass. d) valence number. e) None of these choices.
Many health food stores carry enzyme preparations that are intended to be ingested orally (by mouth) to supplement existing enzymes in various organs such as the liver, heart, and muscle. Use your knowledge of the digestion process to explain why these preparations are unlikely to be effective as advertised
What will be an ideal response?