The mechanism of action of imipramine is to:
A. block the receptor sites for norepinephrine and serotonin on the postsynaptic neuron
B. destroy monoamine oxidase
C. block the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
D. mimic the action of norepinephrine and serotonin
Answer: C. block the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
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a. injured area of the body. b. opposite side of the body from where the pain is occurring. c. hippocampus in the brain. d. spinal cord.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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