Which of the following neurotransmitters has been found to be blocked by the "newer" atypical antipsychotic agents?
a. acetylcholine
b. epinephrine
c. serotonin
d. norepinephrine
c. The atypical antipsychotics were also discovered (by Dr. H. Meltzer) to block serotonin 5-HT2 (5-hydroxytrytamine) receptors and to have a lesser affinity to D2 receptors.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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