While it is true that a person with schizophrenia will have a dopamine imbalance,this imbalance might be the result of reduced ___ activity in the prefrontal cortex.

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There is evidence to suggest that reduced glutamate activity in the prefrontal cortex may lead to an increase in dopamine activity in other areas of the brain, contributing to the development of symptoms of schizophrenia. This theory is known as the glutamate hypothesis of schizophrenia. While serotonin and glycine have also been implicated in schizophrenia, they are not specifically associated with dopamine imbalances or prefrontal cortex dysfunction. NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) is a type of glutamate receptor that has also been implicated in schizophrenia, but it is not a direct answer to the question of which neurotransmitter system is most likely to be associated with dopamine imbalances in this disorder.

While It Is True That a Person with Schizophrenia Will