MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants __________.

A) seem to work by decreasing the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin available for synaptic transmission
B) seem to work by increasing the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin available for synaptic transmission
C) increase levels of dopamine in certain locations in the brain
D) reduce levels of dopamine in certain locations in the brain

MAO Inhibitors

A class of medications used to treat depression by preventing the breakdown of neurotransmitters in the brain, enhancing mood-regulating pathways.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

A class of medications used to treat depression, characterized by their chemical structure and mechanism of action on neurotransmitters.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in arousal, alertness, and the stress response.