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Which group of antidepressants tends to potentiate the actions of norepinephrine and/or serotonin in the brain?
Which group of antidepressants tends to potentiate the actions of norepinephrine and/or serotonin in the brain?
- Atypical (or Heterocyclic) anti-depressants
- Serotonin & Nor-adrenaline Re-uptake Inhibitors (SNRI) (correct)
- Tricyclic anti-depressants (TCAs)
- Amine Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which neurotransmitters are correlated with deficiency in depression?
Which neurotransmitters are correlated with deficiency in depression?
- Serotonin, GABA, and glutamate
- Acetylcholine, dopamine, and serotonin
- Endorphins, norepinephrine, and dopamine
- Norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin (correct)
Which drug belongs to the Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) group?
Which drug belongs to the Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) group?
- Fluoxetine (correct)
- Venlafaxine
- Mirtazepine
- Bupropion
Which symptoms are associated with depression?
Which symptoms are associated with depression?
What is the role of the limbic system in depression?
What is the role of the limbic system in depression?