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Which neurotransmitter system is primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter system is primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?
- Serotonergic system
- GABAergic system
- Cholinergic system
- Dopaminergic system (correct)
What is the primary mechanism of action of typical antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of typical antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia?
- Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase
- Activation of NMDA receptors
- Blockade of dopamine receptors (correct)
- Blockade of serotonin receptors
Which brain region is primarily associated with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which brain region is primarily associated with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
- Hippocampus
- Amygdala
- Basal ganglia
- Prefrontal cortex (correct)
What is the primary function of ionotropic receptors in the context of neurotransmission?
What is the primary function of ionotropic receptors in the context of neurotransmission?
Which brain region is primarily implicated in the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions?
Which brain region is primarily implicated in the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions?
What is the primary function of the corpus callosum in the brain?
What is the primary function of the corpus callosum in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter system is thought to play a role in the cognitive impairments associated with schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter system is thought to play a role in the cognitive impairments associated with schizophrenia?
What is the primary function of the limbic system in the brain?
What is the primary function of the limbic system in the brain?
Which brain region is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleep?
Which brain region is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleep?
What is the primary function of the occipital lobe in the brain?
What is the primary function of the occipital lobe in the brain?
