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Which of the following clinical conditions is NOT thought to involve 5HT?

A) sleep/wake cycle
B) depression
C) emesis
D) migraine
E) hypertension

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Final answer:

Hypertension is not thought to involve serotonin (5HT) among the listed conditions, as serotonin's involvement in hypertension is not clearly established.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clinical condition that is NOT thought to involve 5HT (serotonin) among the given options is E) hypertension. Serotonin has various functions in the body, and it is known to be involved in the regulation of the sleep/wake cycle, depression, emesis (vomiting), and migraines. However, the direct involvement of serotonin in hypertension (high blood pressure) is not clearly established. While serotonin can affect blood vessels and may have some role in blood pressure regulation, hypertension is more commonly linked to other factors such as genetics, diet, lifestyle, and the renin-angiotensin system.

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