Of the antidepressants in clinical use today, as a group they are LEAST likely to differ in terms of
A)the percentage of clinically depressed people that show symptom remission
B)their potency in inhibiting serotonin reuptake
C)their potency in inhibiting norepinephrine reuptake
D)their potency in blocking acetylcholine receptors

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Antidepressants can vary significantly in their mechanisms of action, including how they inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine or block acetylcholine receptors. However, when it comes to the overall effectiveness in treating depression, measured by the percentage of clinically depressed people that show symptom remission, the differences among antidepressants are generally less pronounced. Most antidepressants have similar overall efficacy rates in large-scale studies, although individual responses can vary.

Of the Antidepressants in Clinical Use Today, as a Group