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You were hired to work on a research project to design a drug. Which of these drug mechanisms would decrease the amount of neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft?

A. Blocking receptors with an antagonist
B. Inhibiting enzymes that break down neurotransmitters
C. Stimulating uptake
D. Decreasing diffusion

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Answer:

C. Stimulating uptake

Step-by-step explanation:

Also known to (like cocaine) block reuptake of neurotransmitters and can interfere with degradation of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft.

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Answer is :Stimulating uptake
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