People diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD) are thought to have deficient levels of:

A) serotonin.
B) GABA receptors.
C) norepinephrine.
D) dopamine receptors.

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People diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD) are thought to have deficient levels of:A) serotonin.B) GABA receptors.C) norepinephrine.D) dopamine receptors.

Dianah Adallah · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps to regulate anxiety. Deficient levels of GABA receptors are believed to be a contributing factor in the development of GAD. Serotonin and norepinephrine are also involved in the regulation of anxiety, but their deficiency is more closely associated with other anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and social anxiety disorder. Dopamine is not directly involved in the regulation of anxiety.

People diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD) are thought to have deficient levels of:

A) serotonin.
B) GABA receptors.
C) norepinephrine.
D) dopamine receptors.

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