Prescription drugs such as Prozac help maintain higher levels of serotonin in the brain. What effect will this have on an individual?

A) It will act to suppress impulsive behavior because too much serotonin causes children to act out.
B) It will act as an antidepressant because a lack of serotonin is considered a cause of depression symptoms.
C) It will cause a patient to be sleepy because serotonin is essential to a good night's sleep.
D) It will cause tetany due to an overproduction of acetylcholine.


Answer: B

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