BIOL331 / BIOL 331 Module 6 (Latest Update 2026 / 2027) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning

BIOL331 / BIOL 331 Module 6
(Latest Update )
Pathophysiology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning

Neural Function Disorders




Question:
Two types of depressive orders:
Answer:
Major Depressive Disorder
Dysthymia




Question:
Difference between the two depressive disorders:
Answer:
Major: Persistent depression
Dysthymia: Milder depressive symptoms, chronic in nature.

,Question:
Average onset of depression:
Answer:
30, but average age is decreasing in recent times




Question:
Possible links to depressive disorders: (6)
Answer:


-Heredity
-Brain malformations (prefrontal-bipolar)
-Brain chemistry (decrease in serotonin and norepinephrine, changes in
dopamine levels)
-Hormonal changes
-Sleep cycle changes
-Seasonal affect disorder (SAD)

,Question:
Low dopamine linked with:


High dopamine linked with:
Answer:
Depression


Manic episodes




Question:
4 Subcategories of Major depressive disorder:
Answer:
Melancholic
Atypical
Depression with psychotic features
Depression with catatonic features

, Question:
Melancholic Depression:
Answer:
Characterized by depression that is worse in the morning
-Insomnia
-Anorexia w/significant weight loss
-Agitation
-Excessive Guilt
-Anhedonia




Question:
Atypical Depression:
Answer:
Manifests as the opposite of Melancholic:
-Symptoms grow worse during the day
-Hypersomnia




Question:
Depression with psychotic features:
Answer:
Involve depressive symptoms+presence of hallucinations and delusions.