The class of antidepressants known as __________, such as Nardil and Parnate, block the activity of an enzyme that breaks down noradrenaline and serotonin.
A)MAO inhibitors
B)minor tranquilizers
C)antipsychotics
D)valiums

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MAO inhibitors are specifically designed to block the activity of the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which breaks down noradrenaline and serotonin. This leads to higher levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain, which can improve symptoms of depression. Nardil and Parnate are both MAO inhibitors. The other options, minor tranquilizers and antipsychotics, do not target this specific enzyme or neurotransmitter system. Valium is a brand name for a type of minor tranquilizer, so it is also not the correct answer.

The Class of Antidepressants Known as __________, Such as Nardil