Some drugs that combat depression work by __________

A) increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain.
B) blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
C) inhibiting the function of the medulla and the pons.
D) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in motivation, pleasure, and reward, as well as motor control.