Which of the following approaches might a pharmacologist take in order to decrease neurotransmission for a particular neurotransmitter?
A) Develop a drug to block membrane transporters.
B) Develop a drug to increase neurotransmitter synthesis.
C) Develop a drug to block postsynaptic receptors.
D) Develop a drug to block autoreceptors.

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Blocking postsynaptic receptors would prevent the neurotransmitter from binding and activating the receptor, thereby decreasing neurotransmission.

Which of the Following Approaches Might a Pharmacologist Take in Order