Cocaine exerts its pleasurable effects on the brain by:
A)mimicking the effects of dopamine.
B)blocking the release of serotonin.
C)blocking the reabsorption of leftover dopamine.
D)facilitating the release of endorphins.

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Cocaine blocks the reabsorption of leftover dopamine, which leads to an accumulation of dopamine in the synaptic cleft, resulting in the feelings of pleasure and euphoria associated with the drug.

Cocaine Exerts Its Pleasurable Effects on the Brain By