In general, antipsychotic drugs work by ______.

A) inhibiting the reuptake process of serotonin
B) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain
C) blocking dopamine receptors in the brain
D) inhibiting the function of the hypothalamus

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Antipsychotic drugs are designed to treat symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions and hallucinations. These symptoms are thought to be caused by an excess of dopamine activity in certain areas of the brain. Antipsychotic drugs work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, reducing the amount of dopamine activity and alleviating symptoms of psychosis.

In general, antipsychotic drugs work by ______.

A) inhibiting the reuptake process of serotonin
B) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain
C) blocking dopamine receptors in the brain
D) inhibiting the function of the hypothalamus

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In general, antipsychotic drugs work by ______.A) inhibiting the reuptake process of serotoninB) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brainC) blocking dopamine receptors in the brainD) inhibiting the function of the hypothalamus

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In general, antipsychotic drugs work by ______.

A) inhibiting the reuptake process of serotonin
B) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain
C) blocking dopamine receptors in the brain
D) inhibiting the function of the hypothalamus