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Cocaine stimulates the synapses of specific neurons that release dopamine and other monoamines, by
1. inhibiting enzyme inactivation of dopamine or monoamines
2. blocking the dopamine or monoamine reuptake into the presynaptic axon ending
3. mimicking the effects of dopamine or monoamines on the postsynaptic cell
4. facilitating the release of dopamine or monoamines from the presynaptic terminal
Answers (1)
@Krupa the correct ans of this question is 2. Cocaine binds with the dopamine transporter thus blocking the removal and reuptake of dopamine. This causes its build up and an amplified effect is seen.