At the Synapse, Amphetamine

question 141

Multiple Choice

At the synapse, amphetamine:

• A) blocks the breakdown of dopamine.
• B) increases the release of dopamine from the presynaptic terminal.
• C) increases the sensitivity of dopamine receptors.
• D) decreases the sensitivity of dopamine receptors.

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