Why Are the SSRIs the Most Commonly Used Antidepressants Today

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Multiple Choice

Why are the SSRIs the most commonly used antidepressants today?

• A) They are not addictive.
• B) Their side effects are more tolerable than those of the first generation antidepressants.
• C) They are more effective than the classic tricyclic antidepressants.
• D) Because they only have minimal effects on dopamine, they are less likely to produce side effects.

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Definitions:

Visual Receptors

Specialized cells located in the retina that convert light into neural signals enabling vision.

Retina

A membrane located at the rear of the eyeball made up of light-sensitive cells that initiate nerve signals, which are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain to create a visual perception.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that function in color vision and are responsible for high spatial acuity.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels and do not perceive color.