Drugs Called Anxiolytics or Tranquilizers, Such as Diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam

question 8

Multiple Choice

Drugs called anxiolytics or tranquilizers, such as diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax) are commonly prescribed to reduce people's anxiety. How do these drugs work?

• A) They selectively (specifically) reduce activation in the amygdala.
• B) They block the activity of a neurotransmitter that is specific to fear.
• C) They block the effects of sympathetic nervous system activation on the heart.
• D) They enhance the effectiveness of GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits neural activity throughout the brain.

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