Correct option is C
Serotonin transmitter critical for mood regulation. Low levels of serotonin are strongly linked to depression, while dopamine and glutamate also play roles in mood disorders but are not as directly implicated.
1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are standard treatments.
2. Dopamine's role is more prominent in conditions like Parkinson's and schizophrenia.
Information Booster:
· Neurotransmitters like GABA and norepinephrine also affect mental health.
· Depression can involve environmental and genetic factors in addition to neurotransmitter imbalances.
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Dopamine: Important for motivation and reward pathways.
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Serotonin: Known as the "happiness chemical."