Serotonergic psychedelics are thought to work primarily by activating which of the following:
A)presynaptic receptors.
B)postsynaptic receptors.
C)neurotransmitter release.
D)reuptake inhibition.

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Serotonergic psychedelics, such as LSD and psilocybin, primarily work by binding to and activating postsynaptic serotonin 2A receptors in the brain. This leads to altered sensory perception, thought, and emotion. While some psychedelics may also affect neurotransmitter release and reuptake inhibition, these effects are thought to be secondary to their activation of postsynaptic receptors.

Serotonergic Psychedelics Are Thought to Work Primarily by Activating Which