Cocaine causes the neurotransmitter dopamine to remain at the site of the synapse longer than it normally would. Cocaine thus inhibits the process termed __________.
A)recycling
B)reabsorption
C)reuptake
D)reuse

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Cocaine inhibits the reuptake of dopamine by blocking the dopamine transporter, which normally removes dopamine from the synaptic cleft and recycles it back into the transmitting neuron.

Cocaine Causes the Neurotransmitter Dopamine to Remain at the Site