Phenothiazines bind effectively to

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Phenothiazines are a type of antipsychotic medication that primarily bind to dopamine receptors, particularly the D₂ receptor. Therefore, they are most effective at treating symptoms of schizophrenia which are associated with elevated levels of dopamine activity in the brain. While they may also influence glutamate receptors, this is not their primary mechanism of action. Therefore, options A and C can be eliminated. Option D can be eliminated since not all phenothiazines will necessarily bind to all types of dopamine receptors or glutamate receptors, and the question only asks about their general binding properties. Thus, the best answer is E, which correctly identifies D₁ and D₂ receptors as the primary targets of phenothiazine drugs.

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