SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) work by slowing down the reabsorption of excess serotonin from synapses in the brain, therefore increasing the amount of serotonin available to bind to receptors and improve mood. This makes option B the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as SSRIs are not typically used to treat delusions or hallucinations, bipolar disorder, or stimulate the release of norepinephrine.

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SSRIs Work by

Question 28

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SSRIs work by

A) speeding recovery from delusions and hallucinations.
B) slowing the normal reabsorption of excess serotonin from synapses.
C) successfully leveling the emotional highs and lows of bipolar disorder.
D) stimulating the release of norepinephrine into the bloodstream.

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