NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
Why are antidepressant drugs required when the level of noradrenaline is low?
Options
- ATo catalyze the degradation of noradrenaline
- BTo inhibit the enzymes that degrade noradrenaline
- CTo increase the level of noradrenaline
- DTo induce sleep
Correct answer
B. To inhibit the enzymes that degrade noradrenaline
Step-by-step solution
Antidepressant drugs are required to inhibit the enzymes that catalyze the degradation of noradrenaline, allowing it to activate its receptor for longer periods of time.