Carbidopa Works by Inhibiting the Breakdown of ______ the Blood-Brain

question 49

Multiple Choice

Carbidopa works by inhibiting the breakdown of ______ the blood-brain barrier.

• A)dopamine and readily crosses
• B)dopamine and does not cross
• C)levodopa and readily crosses
• D)levodopa and does not cross

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