An individual shows up at a clinic. She seems very tense and fearful. Blood work indicates lower levels of GABA and to a certain extent, serotonin. You suspect

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Lower levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits or reduces the activity of the neurons or nerve cells, are often associated with anxiety disorders. Serotonin is another neurotransmitter that affects mood, and its imbalance can also contribute to anxiety. The symptoms described are characteristic of an anxiety disorder.

An Individual Shows Up at a Clinic