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Which neurotransmitter's transport is interfered with by cocaine?

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Question

Which neurotransmitter's transport is interfered with by cocaine?

Options

  • Dopamine

  • Serotonin

  • Acetylcholine

  • Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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Solution

Cocaine interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine. By blocking dopamine reuptake, cocaine leads to accumulation of dopamine in synapses, producing its characteristic stimulant and euphoric effects.

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