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Which region of the brain is responsible for the production of norepinephrine?
Which region of the brain is responsible for the production of norepinephrine?
- Hippocampus
- Locus coeruleus (correct)
- Amygdala
- Cerebellum
What is the primary function of norepinephrine in the brain?
What is the primary function of norepinephrine in the brain?
- To promote sleep
- To increase alertness (correct)
- To reduce blood pressure
- To induce relaxation
How do beta blockers alleviate anxiety?
How do beta blockers alleviate anxiety?
- By increasing blood pressure
- By promoting racing thoughts
- By enhancing psychological symptoms
- By reducing muscle tension (correct)
