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tichca

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Substances that block degradation of neurotransmitters are:
 
  a. antagonists.
  b. agonists.
  c. promotors.
  d. villains.

Question 2

L-DOPA is given to a patient with Parkinson's Disease because:
 
  a. dopamine cannot cross the blood brain barrier.
  b. serotonin cannot cross the blood brain barrier.
  c. L-DOPA is converted to norepinephrine.
  d. L-DOPA is converted to epinephrine.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

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