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[Presynaptic Neuron] | | (Releases Neurotransmitters) v [Synapse] <--- Blocked by SSRIs/SNRIs (Leaves more chemicals in the gap) | | (Signals received) v [Postsynaptic Neuron] SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
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