Which of the following is true of LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide-25)?

A. LSD works by increasing the neural connectivity in the brain.
B. LSD works by decreasing the amount of the neurotransmitter glutamate in the body.
C. LSD works by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin.
D. LSD works by decreasing the levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin.


Answer: C

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