Some of the symptoms of schizophrenia appear to be caused by excess _______________ activity,and too little _____________ activity.
A)dopamine;glutamate
B)glutamate;dopamine
C)serotonin;acetylcholine
D)acetylcholine;serotonin

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The neurotransmitter dopamine is associated with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations and delusions. These symptoms are thought to result from excess dopamine activity. On the other hand, too little glutamate activity is thought to contribute to the negative symptoms of schizophrenia such as decreased motivation and blunted emotions.

Some of the Symptoms of Schizophrenia Appear to Be Caused