Bill Has Been Taking Prozac (Fluoxetine),a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor,for

question 60

Multiple Choice

Bill has been taking Prozac (fluoxetine) ,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor,for his depression.But the drug has become less effective over time.This effect may be due to receptor:

• A)upregulation.
• B)sensitization.
• C)adaptation.
• D)desensitization.

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Definitions:

Recall

The process of recalling past events or information from one's memory.

Explicit Memories

Recollections that are able to be consciously retrieved, like specific details and occurrences.

Frontal Lobes

Brain regions associated with executive functions, such as decision-making, problem-solving, planning, and impulse control.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in processing information on movement and coordination, as well as aspects of learning and emotional response.