Asked by
Simone Jabbesha
on Oct 18, 2024
Verified
Mark Johnson, a doctor in Dallas, prescribed an antidepressant drug Prozac to his patient, Ted.Prozac works by increasing brain levels of serotonin.This means that Prozac is considered
A) an agonist.
B) an antagonist.
C) an endorphin.
D) an oxytocin.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.
Prozac
A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and several other psychological conditions.
Antidepressant
A class of drugs designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Acquire awareness of how neurotransmitters operate and the way in which pharmacological substances modify brain operations.
- Identify the role of neurotransmitters in mood regulation and social behavior.
Verified Answer
CM
Learning Objectives
- Acquire awareness of how neurotransmitters operate and the way in which pharmacological substances modify brain operations.
- Identify the role of neurotransmitters in mood regulation and social behavior.