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What neurotransmitters are involved in bipolar disorders and what do they do?
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∙ 9y ago
The exact ones are not known for certain at this time. Some evidence indicates serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine may contribute.
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What body systems are effected by bipolar and why are they affected?
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown, but several factors seem to be involved in causing and triggering bipolar episodes: Biological differences. People with bipolar disorder appear to have physical changes in their brains. Neurotransmitters. An imbalance in naturally occurring brain chemicals seems to play a significant role in bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Hormones. Imbalanced hormones may be involved. Inherited traits. Bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a blood relative Environment. Stress, abuse, significant loss or other traumatic experiences may play a role.
What do biological psychologists study?
neurotransmitters and depression
Can doctors test for neurotransmitters and if they can how accurate are these tests and why is such testing not routinely done with bipolar patients before prescribing medications?
there is no lab test for bipolar
Which neurotransmitters are most important in the development of mood disorders?
dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine
Is bipolar disorder in one parent inherited by offspring?
Yes. Children with one bipolar parent have a 30% chance of developing bipolar disorder. Even children of bipolar parents who do not develop bipolar disorder are at increased risk (compared to children who do not have a bipolar parent) for other psychopathology such as ADHD, learning disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, etc. Children with two bipolar parents are at an even greater risk of developing bipolar disorder.
What body systems are effected by bipolar and why are they affected?
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown, but several factors seem to be involved in causing and triggering bipolar episodes: Biological differences. People with bipolar disorder appear to have physical changes in their brains. Neurotransmitters. An imbalance in naturally occurring brain chemicals seems to play a significant role in bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Hormones. Imbalanced hormones may be involved. Inherited traits. Bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a blood relative Environment. Stress, abuse, significant loss or other traumatic experiences may play a role.
What Neurotransmitters are implicated in depressive disorders?
There are many different neurotransmitters believed to be involved in mental ill-health. Dopamine is one neurotransmitter believed to be involved in Schizophrenia. Serotonin is another which is involved in Schizophrenia as well as OCD (this in no way suggests that Schizophrenia and OCD are connected).
When was International Society for Bipolar Disorders created?
International Society for Bipolar Disorders was created in 1999.
Does bipolar lead to other disorders?
Bipolar disorder does not cause other disorders. However, people with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of simultaneously having or developing other mental disorders or substance dependence problems.
What can Bipolar disorder cause?
An imbalance in the naturally occurring neurotransmitters in the brain
Where does bipolar disorder occur?
Bipolar occurs at the level of the synaptic junction between neurotransmitters and receptors in the limbic system of the brain.
What do biological psychologists study?
neurotransmitters and depression
Can doctors test for neurotransmitters and if they can how accurate are these tests and why is such testing not routinely done with bipolar patients before prescribing medications?
there is no lab test for bipolar
Which of these is a possible cause of bipolar disorder?
(Apex) An imbalance of naturally occurring neurotransmitters in the brain.
What neurotransmitter is lower for those with bipolar disorders?
Serotonin
What is joykem tablet used for?
depression and bipolar disorders
Explain how neurotransmitters affect behavior?
Neurotransmitters can directly or indirectly affect behavior. It influences neurons in a specific portion of the brain. Any abnormal level in neurotransmitters can lead to mental disorders.
