Neurobiology of mood disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Cortisol is typically decreased in depressed people TRUE/FALSE
A
FALSE (It is typically elevated)
2
Q
What is the main chemical associated with with appetite/approach system?
A
Dopamine
3
Q
What is the main chemical associated with the aversive/defensive system?
A
Serotonin
4
Q
What are the key areas of the brain implicated in mood disorders?
A
Orbital prefrontal cortex Ventromedial prefrontal cortex Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex Hippocampus Amygdala Anterior cingulate cortex
5
Q
In major depression there is a decrease in hippocampal volume TRUE/FALSE
A
TRUE (The longer someone has been depressed the smaller the volume of the hippocampus)
