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Terry has recently been diagnosed with an inherited form of depression. which of the flowing is the most likely cause or the depression?

a. Terry has a mutation in the enzyme involved in NE synthesis
b. Terry is experiencing the destruction of GABA-secreting neurons in the basal nuclei.
c. Terry has an overabundance of serotonin secretion.
d. Terry's depression is a result of excessive production of dopamine.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Haferje
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Answer:

Terry has a mutation in the enzyme involved in NE synthesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Depression may be defined as medical condition in which individual losses the social interaction and do not participate in the social activities. The individual enjoy the loneliness.

Depression may be inherited or acquired. The inherited mutation mainly occurs die to the mutation in the specific enzymes and the biological pathways of the neurotransmitter involved in the depression. In case of Terry, she might have the mutation in the enzymes that are responsible for the formation of nor epinephrine synthesis.

Thus, the correct answer is option (a).

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