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) reuse
D) reuptake

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Cocaine inhibits the process of reuptake, which is the process by which the neurotransmitter dopamine is reabsorbed back into the presynaptic neuron after it has been released into the synapse. This results in an increase in the concentration of dopamine in the synapse, leading to the characteristic stimulant effects of cocaine.

Cocaine Causes the Neurotransmitter Dopamine to Remain at the Site