Neurochemical OCD Flashcards
1
Q
OCD is due to
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An imbalance in neurotransmitter specifically low serotonin activity levels
2
Q
SERT causes seritonin to be recycled too quickly
A
In the pre synaptic neuron before it can activate the post synaptic neuron
3
Q
Low levels of serotonin levels can lead to anxiety
A
This can be seen with the obsessions in OCD
