Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac, that block reuptake would be an example of an.

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s), such as Prozac, that block reuptake would be an example of an.

A	Antagonist
B	Agonist
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Subsequently it was shown that all clinically used SSRIs are not only specific 5-HT2B receptor agonists [11], but also are virtually equipotent, in contrast to a large and important difference from the widespread difference in their potency as SERT inhibitors.

Detailed explanation-2: -SSRIs-such as Lexapro, Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac-are believed to alleviate symptoms of depression, excessive worry and compulsivity by acting upon the brain’s chemistry-specifically by blocking the breakdown and reabsorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the spaces between neurons.

Detailed explanation-3: -SSRIs approved to treat depression The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these SSRIs to treat depression: Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Detailed explanation-4: -citalopram (Cipramil) dapoxetine (Priligy) escitalopram (Cipralex) fluoxetine (Prozac or Oxactin) fluvoxamine (Faverin) paroxetine (Seroxat) sertraline (Lustral) vortioxetine (Brintellix)

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