NR507 – NEUROBIOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED)

1. Primary functions of serotonin Correct Answer mood, emotion, physiological function 2. primary functions of norepinephrine: mood, alertness, physiological function 3. primary functions of dopamine Correct Answer mood, motivation, physiological function (motor function) 4. primary functions of acetylcholine Correct Answer muscle contraction, memory, regulation of autonomic nervous system 5. MDD patho Correct Answer decreased amount of neurotransmitters serotonin: depressive symptoms and obsessions norepinephrine: depression, aanxiety, attention disruptions dopamine: changes in attention, motivation, pleasure acetylcholine: changes to mood and emotion 6. Neuroendocrine dysregulation in MDD - Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis- Correct Answer hyperthyroidism causes anxiety and emotional lability hypothyroidism causes depression, apathy, psychomotor slowing 7. MDD risk factors Correct Answer Genetics: female male, middle age, family members with MDD environmental: situational (death, abuse), sleep deprivation, poor nutrition 8. Neuroendocrine dysregulation in MDD - HPA dysfunction: abnormalities in HPA axis cause to increased cortisol levels via impaired negative feedback d/t glucocorticoid receptor resistance 9. Neuroendocrine dysregulation in MDD - manifestations