Mood disorders (or affective disorders) are a set of psychiatric disorders. Explain the current understanding of the neurobiological basis of mood disorders. Discuss different hypotheses on the causes of mood disorders and the evidence supporting these hypotheses. Use figures and diagrams to illustrate your answer. (This is a neuroscience question)

Mood disorders (or affective disorders) are a set of psychiatric disorders. Explain the current understanding of the neurobiological basis of mood disorders. Discuss different hypotheses on the causes of mood disorders and the evidence supporting these hypotheses. Use figures and diagrams to illustrate your answer. (This is a neuroscience question)

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

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Chapter12: Electroencephalography And Emg Instrumentation

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