Describe the Mechanism by Which Cocaine Affects Neurotransmitters

question 49

Short Answer

Describe the mechanism by which cocaine affects neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular respiration and metabolism, generated from glucose through glycolysis.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, being the main energy currency of the cell for metabolic processes.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue and exertion.

Mitochondrion

A membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing ATP through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.