The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil, differ from first- and second-generation antidepressants in that they __________ levels of_______________.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil selectively affect the levels of serotonin in the brain. This is in contrast to first- and second-generation antidepressants, which affect multiple neurotransmitters, including serotonin and norepinephrine. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

The Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil