The second generation of antidepressants was designed to block the reuptake of serotonin. These drugs are called __________

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The second generation of antidepressants, which are designed to block the reuptake of serotonin, are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The other options (neuroleptics, MAO inhibitors, tricyclics) refer to different classes of drugs used to treat mental health conditions, but they do not specifically target the reuptake of serotonin like SSRIs do.

The Second Generation of Antidepressants Was Designed to Block the Reuptake