The hallucinogenic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) are thought to result from:
A. the activation of dopamine receptors in the brain.
B. the activation of serotonin receptors in the brain.
C. the activation of beta receptors in the brain.
D. the activation of alpha receptors in the brain.
Answer: B
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