Cocaine and amphetamine both distort the activity of _____, although they do so through different mechanisms.

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Cocaine and amphetamine both distort the activity of dopamine transporters, but they do so through different mechanisms. Cocaine blocks the reuptake of dopamine, leading to increased concentrations in the synaptic cleft, while amphetamines cause the release of dopamine from the presynaptic neuron.

Cocaine and Amphetamine Both Distort the Activity of _____, Although