Neural and genetic explanations for OCD
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- What neurotransmitter is involved in the neural explanations for OCD?
- How does low serotonin levels affect mood-based information transmission?
- What might result from low levels of serotonin in the synapse?
- Which specific brain area is mentioned as being involved in OCD?
- What role does the parahippocampal gyrus play in relation to OCD?
- What might deficiencies in the parahippocampal gyrus lead to?
- What specific gene marker is mentioned in the genetic explanations for OCD?
- What does the SERT gene affect?
- What do family studies indicate about the prevalence of OCD among first-degree relatives?
- What does the term "polygenic" refer to in the context of OCD?
- How many genes did Taylor propose could be involved in OCD?
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