Much evidence suggests that depression might be associated with deficiencies in the biogenic amines serotonin and norepinephrine. If this is true and the body has reduced concentrations of these amines, one might predict the body would_______in order to adapt to these lowered levels.

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The body would upregulate, or increase the number of receptors for these neurotransmitters, to become more sensitive to the reduced levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, as a compensatory mechanism to counteract the deficiency.

Much Evidence Suggests That Depression Might Be Associated with Deficiencies