Biological research concerning the development of mood disorders suggests that:
A) acetylcholine and dopamine may be key neurotransmitters in depression.
B) a long form of the gene 5-HTT may predispose a person to depression.
C) depressed people have high levels of cortisol, which can affect the hippocampus and amygdala.
D) part of the problem of depression is the underproduction of cortisol.

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Research indicates that high levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, are often found in depressed individuals and can negatively impact brain regions like the hippocampus and amygdala, which are involved in mood regulation.

Biological Research Concerning the Development of Mood Disorders Suggests That