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Neurotransmitters implicated in the pathogenesis of depression can be classified as excitatory or inhibitory. The excitatory or inhibitor nature of a specific neurotransmitter is MOST dependent on:
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The neurotransmitter’s chemical structure
The means by which it is removed
The type of receptor it binds to
The target cell it acts upon
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