Mechanisms Of MAOIs And SSRIs
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
A
SSRIs increase norepinephrine levels, whereas MAOIs increase serotonin levels.
B
MAOIs increase both norepinephrine and serotonin levels, whereas SSRIs increase only serotonin levels.
C
MAOIs decrease serotonin levels, whereas SSRIs increase serotonin levels.
D
SSRIs increase both norepinephrine and serotonin levels, whereas MAOIs increase only serotonin levels.
E
MAOIs increase norepinephrine levels, whereas SSRIs increase serotonin levels.