Fluoxetine (Prozac) Is a Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor

Multiple Choice

Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor. Serotonin is generally an excitatory neurotransmitter; therefore, one would expect using fluoxetine to result in ___________ in the post-synaptic neuron.

A) action potentials of greater amplitude to be conducted
B) an increase in the conduction velocity of action potentials
C) graded potentials of lesser amplitude
D) graded potentials of shorter duration
E) graded potentials of longer duration