The Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics Are Believed to Reduce Anxiety Symptoms

question 68

Multiple Choice

The benzodiazepine anxiolytics are believed to reduce anxiety symptoms

• A)because they suppress the symptoms of depression that underlie anxiety
• B)by facilitating the action of GABA at its receptors
• C)by inhibiting the action of GABA at its receptors
• D)by reducing functions carried out by the medulla

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