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Indolamines and Catecholamines

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Which neurotransmitter is made from tryptophan?

Serotonin (correct)

Dopamine

Melatonin

Norepinephrine

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?

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)?

Serotonin Signup and view all the answers

Which class of antidepressants non-selectively agonizes the entire monoamine family?

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) and increases its availability in the synapses?

Fluoxetine Signup and view all the answers

Which class of antidepressants has the highest effectiveness equal to modern antidepressants but with a lot of side effects?