Only one dose of cocaine is needed to result in increased effectiveness of ______ at dopaminergic neurons in the ventral tegmental area.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cocaine increases the effectiveness of glutamate at dopaminergic neurons in the ventral tegmental area. This action is part of the mechanism by which cocaine enhances the dopaminergic signaling that contributes to its addictive properties.

Only One Dose of Cocaine Is Needed to Result in Increased