In Clinical Trials,scientists Discover That Use of Drug X Results

question 23

Multiple Choice

In clinical trials,scientists discover that use of drug X results in a decrease in norepinephrine signaling.In the process of making a list of possible mechanisms of this drug to test,which of the following is NOT a plausible explanation for the effects of drug X?

• A)X inhibits synthesis of norepinephrine at the axon terminal.
• B)X inhibits norepinephrine release from the terminal.
• C)X blocks reuptake of norepinephrine by the terminal.
• D)X is an adrenergic receptor antagonist.
• E)X stimulates the catabolism of norepinephrine.