Which Option Best Describes the Mechanism of Action of SSRIs

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which option best describes the mechanism of action of SSRIs?

• A)Competitively block postsynaptic dopamine receptors
• B)Block neuronal reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at the presynaptic terminals
• C)Nonselectively inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase in its CNS storage sites
• D)Selectively inhibit 5-HT neuronal reuptake at selected nerve terminals in the CNS

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Definitions:

Sexual Fantasies

Imaginative thoughts or daydreams about sexual activities or desires.

Sexual Drives

refer to the biological and psychological energies that influence an individual's desire for sexual activity.

McCarthys' Sexual Styles

A conceptual framework identifying different styles of sexual expression and behavior as characterized by the research of McCarthy.

Intrapersonal Activity

Activities or processes that occur within the individual's mind.