Which one of the following explains how atypical antipsychotics work in the treatment of schizophrenia?
They block dopamine receptor sites and also act on serotonin and glutamate receptors.
They permanently block dopamine receptor sites only.
They increase the re-uptake of serotonin and glutamate into the pre-synaptic neuron.
They block the release of neurotransmitters from the pre-synaptic neuron.
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