Cocaine's Anesthetic Effects Are Produced by

question 1

Multiple Choice

Cocaine's anesthetic effects are produced by

• A) blocking dopamine reuptake.
• B) reversing the dopamine transporter.
• C) blocking sodium influx during an action potential.
• D) agonizing dopamine in the peripheral nervous system.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and conduct signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, resulting in movement or action.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and memory functions.

Skeletal Muscles

The muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate nerve cell activity.