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Yes. Since reward processing is an important part in ADHD, norepinephrine and Dopamine are important. There has been studies shown that there is a deficiency in DA in the hypothalamus, ventral striatum, caudate, and accumbens. All these sections as included and play a role in reward processing. Therefore is there is a deficiency it can lead to some of the symptoms that underlie ADHD.
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Can venlafaxine be used for treating ADHD?
Yes; Venlafaxine has been prescribed off-label to help treat ADHD with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety as it belongs to a class of drugs known as SNRI's (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors). The drugs action on norepinephrine is believed to contribute to the positive effects it exhibits for individuals with ADHD. Norepinephrine is believed to play a role in ADHD and focus; thus the drug increases the chemical in the brain by preventing the brain and helps some patients with ADHD.
What causes add?
nobody really knows yet. there is differences in brain activity. heredity may play a role. it is known though, that generally, they are missing one or more of three neurotransmitters. One is serotonin. Another is dopamine. The last is norepinephrine.
What people get ADHD?
People of all kinds get ADHD; there is no one common denominator. However, there are risk factors that often play a role in most diagnoses which include: family members with ADHD, mother who smoked during pregnancy, low birth weight, and early birth.
Living things play no role in physical or chemical weathering?
true
What role do chemical bonds play in minerals?
Chemical bonds are made to form each and every mineral.
What is both a hormone and a neurohormone that plays important role in fight or flight?
Norepinephrine
What role of properties of elements and simple molecules play in chemical evolution?
The most important is the electronegativity of chemical elements.
What is both a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response?
Norepinephrine
What is the function of norepinophine?
Norepinephrine is a catecholamine with multiple roles including as a hormone and a neurotransmitter.Areas of the body that produce or are affected by norepinephrine are described as noradrenergic. One of the most important functions of norepinephrine is its role as the neurotransmitter released from the sympathetic neurons affecting the heart. An increase in norepinephrine from the sympathetic nervous system increases the rate of contractions
What is the role of chemistry in information technology age?
I think With out chemical there will no Capacitors, Batteries etc so it will play important role in IT
How does a chemical change play a big role in life?
Chemical change essentially is the role of life. It can be found in most biological actions from conception to an Adrenalin rush or from diabetes to vascular muscles contracting.
What role does a catalyst play in science?
A catalyst reduces the energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
