A drug that blocked the norepinephrine transporter would be expected to:
A) reduce the synthesis of dopamine.
B) increase the synthesis of norepinephrine.
C) prevent storage of norepinephrine in synaptic vesicles.
D) increase levels of norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.

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Blocking the norepinephrine transporter would prevent the reuptake of norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron, leading to an increase in the amount of norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft. This could enhance the effects of norepinephrine on postsynaptic receptors.

A Drug That Blocked the Norepinephrine Transporter Would Be Expected