Which neurotransmitter is the primary target of drugs, such as Prozac, that are used to treat depression?
A) Norepinephrine
B) Serotonin
C) Dopamine
D) Acetylcholine

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Prozac and other drugs used to treat depression are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), meaning they increase the levels of serotonin in the brain by blocking its reuptake. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that is primarily targeted by these drugs.

Which Neurotransmitter Is the Primary Target of Drugs, Such as Prozac