Neuroimaging suggests that when compared to nondrug users,cocaine addicts have a(n)_____ receptors.

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Cocaine binds to and blocks the reuptake of dopamine, leading to an excess of the neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft. This can lead to downregulation of dopamine receptors, resulting in a decrease in the number of available dopamine receptors. Neuroimaging studies have shown that cocaine addicts have fewer dopamine receptors compared to nondrug users.

Neuroimaging Suggests That When Compared to Nondrug Users,cocaine Addicts Have