As discussed in lecture, antidepressants like the SSRIs work by

a. blocking dopamine receptors through the use of an antagonist
b. decreasing the amount of serotonin in the synapse
c. activating endorphins through the use of an agonist.
d. blocking serotonin clearance


Answer: d. blocking serotonin clearance

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