Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors treat depression by
A)inhibiting the production of serotonin.
B)preventing postsynaptic neurons from releasing serotonin into the synapse.
C)preventing presynaptic neurons from taking up serotonin from the synapse.
D)releasing endomorphins in the plasma membranes of the postsynaptic neurons.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) prevent presynaptic neurons from taking up serotonin from the synapse. This results in increased serotonin levels in the synapse, which can help alleviate symptoms of depression. Inhibiting production of serotonin or preventing postsynaptic neurons from releasing serotonin would not be effective in treating depression. Releasing endomorphins in the plasma membranes of the postsynaptic neurons is not a known mechanism of SSRIs.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Treat Depression by