The drug, reserpine __________________.
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increases the activity of norepinephrine; |
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increases the activity of serotonin; |
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interferes with the uptake storage mechanism of norepinephrine and serotonin; |
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increases the levels of norepinephrine available for release and receptor binding; |
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all of the alternatives above are correct; |
CORRECT - Yes, reserpine prevents the uptake and storage of norepinephrine and serotonin in vesicles. These neurotransmitters are unprotected from breakdown enzymes and are therefore depleted by this drug.
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