Antidepressant drugs typically affect which type of neurotransmitters?
A) amino acids
B) monoamines
C) peptides
D) endorphins
Answer: B
Rationale: In general, antidepressant drugs target areas of the brain that, when functioning normally, are rich in monoamine neurotransmitters—serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
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