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Assertion :Low level of noradrenaline causes depression. Reason: Equanil is used in controlling depression.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
  • Noradrenaline is one of the neurotransmitters that plays a role in mood changes. If the level of noradrenaline is low for some reason, then the signal-sending activity becomes low, and the person suffers from depression. In such situations, antidepressant drugs are required.
  • Equanil is used in controlling depression and hypertension.
  • Here the reason for depression when noradrenaline is low is that the signal sending activity becomes low.
  • So, reason is not correct explanation for answer.

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