Which of the Following Statements About Cocaine Is Correct

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cocaine is correct?

• A) Cocaine administration decreases dopamine within the nucleus accumbens.
• B) Damage to the nucleus accumbens enhances cocaine reinforcement in rats.
• C) Cocaine is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
• D) Drugs that block dopamine receptors within the nucleus accumbens impair cocaine reinforcement.
• E) Cocaine is more addictive via the oral route of administration.

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