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Psychiatry General 8e20e042

The aminoacid derived neurotransmitter used for treating depression is ?

A
Serotonine
B
Histamine
C
acetylcholine
D
none
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A. SerotonineThe three main neurotransmitters involved in depression are dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin (s-HT).When brain Ievels of one or more neurotransmitter are low or unbalanced, depression can result. Generally, antidepressant drugs work by increasing production or decreasing the breakdown of one or more of these neurotransmitters.

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