What Did the First Tricyclic Antidepressants Do

question 46

Multiple Choice

What did the first tricyclic antidepressants do?

• A) Blocked acetylcholine receptors
• B) Blocked D2 dopamine receptors
• C) Inhibited reuptake of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin
• D) Inhibited metabolism of GABA

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Definitions:

Light Receptors

Specialized cells in the eye (rods and cones) that are sensitive to light, allowing for the sensation of vision.

Foveas

The small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, containing a high concentration of cones, responsible for sharp central vision.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for vision in low light conditions.

Young-Helmholtz Theory

A theory suggesting that the human eye perceives color through the response rates of three kinds of cones, each sensitive to red, green, or blue wavelengths.