Cocaine appears to affect the brain through the activation of neurons that rely on ________ for the transmission of nerve signals.

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Cocaine increases the levels of dopamine in the brain by blocking the reuptake of this neurotransmitter, leading to its accumulation and prolonged activation of the neurons that rely on it for signaling. This results in the characteristic euphoric and addictive effects of cocaine.

Cocaine Appears to Affect the Brain Through the Activation of Neurons