Patients with somatization disorder have been found to have heightened levels of __________ .
A) Cortisol
B) HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androstenedione" Serotonin
C) GABA
D) Epinephrine

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Patients with somatization disorder have been found to have heightened levels of cortisol, a hormone that is released in response to stress. This may contribute to the physical symptoms commonly seen in somatization disorder. Serotonin, GABA, and epinephrine have not been specifically linked to somatization disorder.

Patients with Somatization Disorder Have Been Found to Have Heightened