Despite its dangers,Jason continues to take cocaine because of the feeling of euphoria it produces for him.This powerful arousal of his nervous system is probably due to cocaine's ability to
A)inhibit enzymes that break down endorphins.
B)increase the release of dopamine.
C)block the receptor sites for endorphins.
D)prevent dopamine from being reabsorbed into presynaptic terminals.

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Cocaine prevents dopamine from being reabsorbed into presynaptic terminals, leading to an accumulation of dopamine in the synaptic cleft, which enhances the feeling of euphoria.

Despite Its Dangers,Jason Continues to Take Cocaine Because of the Feeling