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Psychopharmacology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Which neurotransmitter system is primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of PTSD?
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Noradrenergic
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The noradrenergic system, particularly the locus coeruleus, is believed to play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of PTSD. Hyperactivity of this system is associated with the exaggerated startle response, hypervigilance, and flashbacks characteristic of the disorder.