Methylphenidate (Ritalin)increases Synaptic Dopamine By

question 50

Multiple Choice

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) increases synaptic dopamine by:

• A)blocking the postsynaptic receptor.
• B)making the presynaptic transporter extrude dopamine into the synapse.
• C)making synaptic vesicles leak.
• D)blocking the presynaptic dopamine transporter.

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