It has been discovered that all major anti - psychotic drugs:
Correct answer: A. block the action of dopamine
- A. block the action of dopamine
- B. facilitate the action of dopamine
- C. increase levels of dopamine
- D. decrease levels of dopamine
Explanation
Major antipsychotic drugs reduce psychotic symptoms primarily by blocking dopamine receptors, especially D2 receptors. Saying they simply decrease total dopamine levels is less accurate because their main action is receptor blockade.
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