Which of the following is true of antidepressant MAO inhibitors?

A. MAO inhibitors reduce the activity of depressants.
B. MAO inhibitors increase the amount of monoamine oxidase in the synapse.
C. MAO inhibitors increase the amount of degrading enzymes in the synapse.
D. MAO inhibitors increase the amount of serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine in the synapse.


Answer: D

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