Which of the following is the mechanism by which the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drugs appear to work?
a. Blocking reuptake of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and substance P
b. Blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
c. Enhancing reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
d. Enhancing reuptake of GABA and substance P
ANS: B
Antidepressant drugs appear to work by blocking presynaptic reuptake of serotonin and norepi-nephrine.
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