Biological Treatment For OCD

Question 1

SSRIs example

Answer 1

Prozac

Question 2

How do SSRIs work?

Answer 2

Increase the level of seratonin available by inhibiting it from being absorbed into the sending cell
The serotonin can therefore contribute to stimulate the post synaptic neuron
More serotonin is transported into the post synaptic neuron

Question 3

Bzs

Answer 3

GABA is released and locked onto a GABA receptor and opens the channel increasing the flow of chloride ions making it difficult for the post synaptic neuron to be further stimulated

Question 4

Example of BZs

Answer 4

Diazepam