A proposed treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder involves using beta-adrenergic antagonists drugs either just before or after the traumatic event. What is the effect of this treatment?
A) It acts on GABA receptors.
B) It blocks the effects of epinephrine in the amygdala.
C) It increases the effects of serotonin.
D) It increases the effects of dopamine.

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Beta-adrenergic antagonists, such as propranolol, block the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) in the amygdala, which is involved in the encoding and consolidation of emotional memories. By blocking the emotional arousal associated with the traumatic event, the drug may prevent the formation of a traumatic memory or reduce its intensity, potentially reducing the risk of developing PTSD symptoms.

A Proposed Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Involves Using Beta-Adrenergic