Administration of the chemical _____ induces a panic attack in most people with panic disorder.
A)capsaicin
B)sodium lactate
C)l-amphetamine
D)pentobarbital

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Sodium lactate has been shown to induce panic attacks in most individuals with panic disorder. This is commonly used in research studies as a way to provoke and study panic attacks. Capsaicin is a compound found in chili peppers, l-amphetamine is a stimulant drug, and pentobarbital is a barbiturate drug - none of these have been specifically linked to inducing panic attacks in individuals with panic disorder.

Administration of the Chemical _____ Induces a Panic Attack in Most