The Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Such as Prozac, Zoloft

Multiple Choice

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) , such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil, differ from first- and second-generation antidepressants in that they:

A) affect levels of only one neurotransmitter in the brain, serotonin.
B) affect levels of only one neurotransmitter in the brain, norepinephrine.
C) affect levels of multiple neurotransmitters in the brain.
D) decrease levels of both serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.