Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) serve as serotonin agonists by
a. increasing serotonin production
b. enhancing serotonin release.
c. mimicking the action of serotonin at the postsynaptic receptor.
d. inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by the presynaptic neuron.
d
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