Which of the following describes why the inhibition of the reuptake of neurotransmitters to treat depression is therapeutic?
A) By blocking the reuptake,it allows the body to take a break from releasing metabolizing amino acids preventing the breakdown of the neurotransmitters.
B) Inhibiting the reuptake prevents the neurotransmitters from binding,allowing them to stay in the synaptic cleft longer.
C) When reuptake is blocked,the neurotransmitters have a better chance of binding to postsynaptic receptor sites.
D) Blocking the reuptake allows for binding inhibition,leaving more "happy" neurotransmitters floating around.
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