Which Description BEST Indicates How Tricyclics Work Upon Ingestion

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Multiple Choice

Which description BEST indicates how tricyclics work upon ingestion?

• A) The reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin are blocked; larger amounts of norepinephrine and serotonin are released,and there is less neuronal firing.
• B) The reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin are blocked,norepinephrine or serotonin remains in the synapse longer; and there is increased stimulation of receiving neurons.
• C) There is less neuronal firing; more norepinephrine and serotonin are released; and reuptake slows release of norepinephrine and serotonin.
• D) Norepinephrine and serotonin are blocked; neurons cease firing briefly; and neurons begin firing without norepinephrine and serotonin.

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