Amygdala activity Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following statements does not reflect current understanding of neurotransmitter pathways implicated in anxiety disorders? A. Increase levels of CRF in amygdala, hippocampus and LC increase symptoms of anxiety. B. Decreasing GABA in the Mesolimbic cortex diminishes symptoms of anxiety. C. Increasing serotonergic activity in the amygdala diminishes symptoms of anxiety. D. Decreasing NE in the LC diminishes symptoms of anxiety. - A, C & D are all correct so the answer is B As ...

NR 546 Week 1-7 Quiz’s | Midterm Exam With Answers and Rationales. In order to provide feedback on the weekly quizzes, I will provide rationale statements for the quiz questions. You will note that there are more than 5 listed this is because the quiz testbank is larger than 5 questions and the additional information can help you prepare for the final and direct your study.  The amygdala is associated with anxiety and perception of odors.  The hippocampus is involved in memory and ...

NR546-quiz-reviews-weekly-quiz-review_ Exam Questions And Answers The amygdala is associated with anxiety and perception of odors. The hippocampus is involved in memory and anxiety. The amygdala is associated with anxiety and perception of odors. The prefrontal cortex is associated with executive function. The thalamus is associated with motor command processing The client’s cognitive status can result in an ethical concern if the client is unable to self-determine care or is a dange...

Which of the following statements does not reflect current understanding of neurotransmitter pathways implicated in anxiety disorders? A. Increase levels of CRF in amygdala, hippocampus and LC increase symptoms of anxiety. B. Decreasing GABA in the Mesolimbic cortex diminishes symptoms of anxiety. C. Increasing serotonergic activity in the amygdala diminishes symptoms of anxiety. D. Decreasing NE in the LC diminishes symptoms of anxiety. - A, C & D are all correct so the answer is B As a ...

PMHNP REVIEW- Pharmacology Questions And Answers 2024/2025 A+ Grade What this is psychobiology behind thought disorders/psychotic symptoms? - ANS-1. due to elevated dopamine levels in the basal ganglia 2. possible structural abnormalities 3. change greatest in the mesolimbic and mesocortical circuits 4. decreased serotonin receptor activity may also contribute to negative symptoms What is the psychobiology behind mood disorders/depressive symptoms? - ANS-1. Depression may be due to decr...

Risk of Schizophrenia in monozygotic twins is? - ANSWER 46-50% Family hx risk of schizophrenia - ANSWER 10x risk with 1st degree relative brain changes in schizophrenia - ANSWER increase in ventricular volume (enlarged cerebral ventricles) Hippocampus volume decrease, 4% smaller Decreased electrical activity in frontal lobes Decrease glutamate and GABA release. Decreased total brain volume functional neuroimaging findings of schizophrenia - ANSWER Abnormal function of frontal corti...

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MH701 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers How is the amygdala part of the brain involved in anxiety? - ANSWER * Amygdala is in the center of the brain near the hippocampus. * The amygdala rates the importance of an emotional event and activates the hippocampus accordingly. * Determines whether there will be a fear response and initiates your flight or flight response that helps you respond to a perceived threat. * When this response remains switched on and there is no danger, or...