Question

A 42-year old dentists tells her physician that for the past 3 weeks she no longer enjoys cooking dinner with her children and is unintentionally losing weight. She is having trouble sleeping through the night without waking up hours earlier than desired. She aslo feels as though she is useless to her family but tends to feel better as the day continues. Which of the following neurotransmitter avaliabliities would be evident in the brain of this patient?

A) Elevated levels of serotonin
B) Elevated levels of norepinephrine
C) Decreased levels of serotonin
D) Decreased levels of norepinephrine

Answer 1

The neurotransmitter availability evident in the brain of this patient would be decreased levels of serotonin (C).

Step-by-step explanation:

The neurotransmitter availability evident in the brain of this patient would be decreased levels of serotonin (C). Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep. Decreased levels of serotonin can lead to symptoms of depression, such as loss of enjoyment and changes in appetite and sleep.