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 elevate both norepinephrine and serotonin levels, whereas MAOIs elevate only serotonin levels.
B
SSRIs elevate norepinephrine levels, whereas MAOIs elevate serotonin levels.
C
MAOIs elevate norepinephrine levels, whereas SSRIs elevate serotonin levels.
D
MAOIs elevate both norepinephrine and serotonin levels, whereas SSRIs elevate only serotonin levels.