Biochemical abnormalities in schizophenia
Biochemical Theories Schizophrenia is presently thought to be probably due to a functional increase of dopamine at the postsynaptic receptor, though other neurotransmitters such as serotonin (especially 5-HT2 receptors), GABA and acetylcholine are also presumably involved. Ref: A Sho Textbook of Psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja, 7th Edition, pg. no. 63
Increased dopamine
Increased dopamine and increased serotonin
Decreased dopamine
Decreased dopamine and decreased serotonin
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders