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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep?
- Catecholamines
- Serotonin (correct)
- Tryptophan
- Melatonin
What is the precursor to serotonin?
What is the precursor to serotonin?
- Tryptophan
- 5-HTP (correct)
- Catecholamines
- Melatonin
Which neurotransmitter is commonly confused with serotonin?
Which neurotransmitter is commonly confused with serotonin?
- 5-HTP
- Catecholamines
- 5-HT (correct)
- Melatonin
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which class of antidepressants non-selectively agonizes the entire monoamine family?
Which class of antidepressants non-selectively agonizes the entire monoamine family?
Which neurotransmitters are targeted by serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)?
Which neurotransmitters are targeted by serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)?
Which class of antidepressants block the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
Which class of antidepressants block the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
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What does Serotonin regulate?
What does Serotonin regulate?
Regulates mood, appetite, and sleep.
Precursor to Serotonin?
Precursor to Serotonin?
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
SSRI Target?
SSRI Target?
Serotonin
SNRIs Target?
SNRIs Target?
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Tricyclic Antidepressants Action?
Tricyclic Antidepressants Action?
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Commonly confused with 5-HT?
Commonly confused with 5-HT?
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MAOIs Action?
MAOIs Action?
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