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Which neurotransmitter is made from tryptophan?
Which neurotransmitter is made from tryptophan?
- Serotonin (correct)
- Dopamine
- Melatonin
- Norepinephrine
What is the role of melatonin in the body?
What is the role of melatonin in the body?
- Acting as a neuromodulatory neurotransmitter
- Being a precursor to serotonin
- Regulating mood, appetite, and sleep
- Regulating the biological clock (correct)
Which symptoms are associated with mood disorders?
Which symptoms are associated with mood disorders?
- Increased mood and decreased sleep
- Suppressed mood and decreased appetite (correct)
- Decreased mood and increased sleep
- Elevated mood and increased appetite
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
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Which class of antidepressants non-selectively agonizes the entire monoamine family?
Which class of antidepressants non-selectively agonizes the entire monoamine family?
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Which drug inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) and increases its availability in the synapses?
Which drug inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) and increases its availability in the synapses?
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Which class of antidepressants has the highest effectiveness equal to modern antidepressants but with a lot of side effects?
Which class of antidepressants has the highest effectiveness equal to modern antidepressants but with a lot of side effects?
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