According to the neurobiologic theory of mood disorders, a client with a diagnosis of depression is likely to have alterations in the levels and function of which neurotransmitters?

Option A

Explanation:

Complete Question

According to the biochemical theory of mood disorders, a client with a diagnosis of depression is likely to have alterations in the levels and function of which of the following neurotransmitters?

a) Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine

b) Acetylcholine, adenosine, and glutamate

c) Epinephrine, histamine, and melatonin

d) Aspartate, GABA, and serine

Solution

Three neurotransmitters of the brain namely a) serotonin b) norepinephrine and c) dopamine are essential for the functioning of the brain. Serotonin and norepinephrine also known as noradrenaline is essential for the controlling and regulating the mental behavior such as body's stress level etc. Dopamine on the other hand is responsible for movement, perception of reality, pleasure, attention, energy level etc. Thus, a person suffering from depression must be diagnosed for Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine neurotransmitter.

Option A is correct

Answer: Serotonin, dopamine and nor epinephrine

Explanation:

Serotonin, dopamine and nor epinephrine are the neurotransmitters which are responsible for the mood of the person.

Low levels of these neurotransmitters are responsible for the medical condition known as depression.

Being low in mood, being non interested, sleeping disorder, not being happy are some of the common symptoms associated with depression.