Mr. Gonzalez has been diagnosed with major depression because he has been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and increases in his appetite and sleep
patterns for over 2 weeks. Mrs. Benitez has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease because she has been suffering from memory loss and confusion. Mr.
Gonzalez may be helped by drugs that increase the activity of the neurotransmitter
__ Mrs. Benitez is more likely to be prescribed a drug that elevates the
activity of the neurotransmitter
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serotonin; acetylcholine (Ach)
dopamine; GABA
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acetylcholine (Ach); serotonin
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GABA; dopamine