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Petra is watching her favorite television program and sees a commercial for a new medication. it states that the medication can alleviate depression. "since depression is a chemical imbalance, new venlafaxine extended release can help with mood, sleep, arousal, and alertness by working on the two key neurotransmitters involved in depression." these two neurotransmitters are:

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Since this is a high school question the answer is probably serotonin and dopamine although there are others at play.

Serotonin regulates sleep, mood, and appetite.
Dopamine is known for working in our reward and pleasure system.
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