In major depression, which of the following seems to be true of serotonin and norepinephrine receptors?

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In major depression, the level of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain is often low. As a result, the brain tries to compensate by increasing the number of receptors for these neurotransmitters. This process is called upregulation. Therefore, there are too few receptors to respond to the limited amount of serotonin and norepinephrine available, leading to symptoms of depression.

In Major Depression, Which of the Following Seems to Be