Which of the following describes an SSRI?

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Which of the following describes an SSRI?

Explanation:
SSRIs are antidepressants that work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin. By inhibiting the serotonin transporter, more serotonin stays in the synaptic cleft, increasing signaling at postsynaptic serotonin receptors and helping improve mood and reduce anxiety. The “selective” part means they mainly affect serotonin reuptake rather than other neurotransmitter systems. This distinguishes them from mechanisms that block dopamine transporters or modulate GABA receptors, or from receptor-level actions on serotonin.

SSRIs are antidepressants that work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin. By inhibiting the serotonin transporter, more serotonin stays in the synaptic cleft, increasing signaling at postsynaptic serotonin receptors and helping improve mood and reduce anxiety. The “selective” part means they mainly affect serotonin reuptake rather than other neurotransmitter systems. This distinguishes them from mechanisms that block dopamine transporters or modulate GABA receptors, or from receptor-level actions on serotonin.

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