Which of the Following Drugs Has Been Suggested to Exert

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following drugs has been suggested to exert anxiolytic effects primarily due to its ability to down-regulate 5-HT_1A receptors?

• A)buspirone (BuSpar)
• B)benzodiazepines
• C)ethanol
• D)barbiturates

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