Methylphenidate Increases Dopamine Levels in the Synaptic Cleft By

question 11

Multiple Choice

Methylphenidate increases dopamine levels in the synaptic cleft by:

• A) increasing dopamine synthesis.
• B) activating dopamine receptors.
• C) inhibiting dopamine membrane transporters.
• D) inhibiting monoamine oxidase.

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