Which of the Following Approaches Might a Pharmacologist Take in Order

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches might a pharmacologist take in order to decrease neurotransmission for a particular neurotransmitter?

• A) Develop a drug to block membrane transporters.
• B) Develop a drug to increase neurotransmitter synthesis.
• C) Develop a drug to block postsynaptic receptors.
• D) Develop a drug to block autoreceptors.

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