Catecholamine levels can be decreased by _______, which serves to _______.
A) reserpine; block tyrosine hydroxylase
B) α-methyl-para-tyrosine; inhibit uptake into vesicles
C) α-methyl-para-tyrosine; block tyrosine hydroxylase
D) Adderall; inhibit reuptake

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α-methyl-para-tyrosine blocks tyrosine hydroxylase, which is the enzyme required for the synthesis of catecholamines. This leads to decreased levels of catecholamines in the body. Reserpine also decreases catecholamine levels, but it does so by inhibiting uptake into vesicles. Adderall, on the other hand, increases catecholamine levels by inhibiting reuptake. Therefore, B and D are not correct choices.

Catecholamine Levels Can Be Decreased by _______, Which Serves to _______

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