Which Mechanism of Action Is Believed to Be the One

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism of action is believed to be the one performed by antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol?

• A)They facilitate the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.
• B)They increase the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
• C)They block dopamine receptors in certain areas of the brain.
• D)They inhibit enzymes that break down norepinephrine.

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