Lesson 13: The biological approach to TREATING OCD

Question 1

What are low levels of serotonin responsible for?

Answer 1

OCD and depression

Question 2

What are SSRIs

Answer 2

aka Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors theyre a DRUG used to manage symptoms of OCD

Question 3

name two examples of SSRIs

Answer 3

Prozac and Fluoxetine

Question 4

How does serotonin work?

Answer 4

1) Serotonin is RELEASED via the presynaptic neurons
2) travels across the synaptic cleft
3)

Question 5

How do SSRIs work?

Answer 5

they aim to prevent the REUPTAKE of serotonin and prolong its activity in the synapse.

This INCREASES serotonin levels, helping to regulate MOOD and ANXIETY levels