Synapse in Psych/Neuro

Question 1

Increase levels of neurotransmitters in synaptic cleft via inhibiting enzymatic breakdown. Also inhibit breakdown following reuptake.

Answer 1

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Question 2

Increase synaptic levels of neurotransmitters by inhibiting cellular reuptake

Answer 2

Reuptake inhibitors lmao

Question 3

Types of reuptake inhibitors (4)

Answer 3

1) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
2) Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)
3) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
4) Norepinephrine Dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRI)