How Do Drugs Such as Prozac Work to Reduce Depression

question 165

Multiple Choice

How do drugs such as Prozac work to reduce depression?

• A) They block the reuptake of serotonin.
• B) They block the release of serotonin.
• C) They block the reuptake of GABA.
• D) They block the release of GABA.

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