Question

question 16
1 pts
scenario: a patient with schizophrenia is experiencing negative symptoms and cognitive deficits.
question: which neurotransmitter system is most likely involved?
dopamine.
serotonin.
glutamate.
norepinephrine.
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Explanation:

In schizophrenia, negative symptoms (like avolition, anhedonia) and cognitive deficits are strongly associated with dysregulation of the glutamate system. Glutamate is crucial for synaptic plasticity and cognitive functions, and its dysregulation is linked to these aspects of schizophrenia. Dopamine is more associated with positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia. Serotonin and norepinephrine have less direct links to the core negative and cognitive symptoms in this context.

Answer:

C. Glutamate.