Which Neurotransmitter Is the Primary Target of Drugs, Such as Prozac

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is the primary target of drugs, such as Prozac, that are used to treat depression?

• A) Norepinephrine
• B) Serotonin
• C) Dopamine
• D) Acetylcholine

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The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait among individuals of a population that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors.