Please answer both questions (a and b). Benzodiazepines such as diazepam and clonazepam act on GABAA receptors and are commonly used to treat the symptoms underling anxiety disorders. a) Discuss the neurochemical changes associated with anxiety disorders. b) Discuss the mechanisms of action of benzodiazepine-based anxiolytics at GABAA receptors.

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Please answer both questions (a and b).

Benzodiazepines such as diazepam and clonazepam act on GABAA receptors
and are commonly used to treat the symptoms underling anxiety disorders.
a) Discuss the neurochemical changes associated with anxiety disorders.
b) Discuss the mechanisms of action of benzodiazepine-based anxiolytics at GABAA receptors.

 

 

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