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Evann Hauser
on Dec 06, 2024
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Biological researchers have found a link between suicide and:
A) low activity levels of serotonin.
B) high activity levels of dopamine.
C) high levels of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.
D) an elevated number of serotonin receptor sites.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter whose abnormal activity is linked to depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders.
Dopamine
The neurotransmitter whose high activity has been shown to be related to schizophrenia.
5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
A primary metabolite of serotonin, used as a chemical marker to evaluate serotonin function in the body.
- Gain insight into the biological motives for suicide, covering both genetic and neurochemical factors.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the biological motives for suicide, covering both genetic and neurochemical factors.
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