A Drug That Blocks the Reuptake of the Neurotransmitter Serotonin

question 22

Multiple Choice

A drug that blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin ____. ​

• A)decreases the concentration of serotonin in the synapse
• B)can be used to elevate mood
• C)affects respiratory activity
• D)is used to treat hypertension
• E)enhances neurotransmitter release ​

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Definitions:

Prospective Memory

Memory to perform an act in the future, as at a certain time or when a certain event occurs.

Declarative Nature

The quality of being explicit or clear in expression, often used in the context of statements or propositions that convey information straightforwardly.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain that plays critical roles in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory and spatial memory.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of important bodily functions like temperature and hunger.