The deactivation and metabolism of serotonin

a. involves removal from the cleft by COMT.
b. can be increased by SSRIs like Prozac.
c. is selectively affected by the neurotoxin MDMA.
d. yields the metabolite 5-HIAA.
e. All of the above


Ans: d. yields the metabolite 5-HIAA.

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