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Compare the theoretical mechanisms underlying the effects of benzodiazepines and serotonin agonists in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
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Compare the theoretical mechanisms underlying the effects of benzodiazepines and serotonin agonists in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
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Benzodiazepines enhance the activity of the GABA receptor, while serotonin agonists activate serotonin receptors, particularly the 5-HT1A receptor. Both mechanisms reduce anxiety by reducing neuronal excitability.
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