Figure illustrates how many drugs of abuse enhance dopamine action on its postsynaptic targets, specifically the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex. Figure Q11-29
A. What are two mechanisms nicotine uses that result in increased dopamine release on its postsynaptic targets?
B. How does cocaine increase dopamine in the postsynaptic targets of VTA dopaminergic neurons?
C. How do cannabinoids increase dopamine in the postsynaptic targets of VTA dopaminergic neurons?

Question

Figure  illustrates how many drugs of abuse enhance dopamine action on its postsynaptic targets, specifically the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex.  Figure Q11-29
A. What are two mechanisms nicotine uses that result in increased dopamine release on its postsynaptic targets?
B. How does cocaine increase dopamine in the postsynaptic targets of VTA dopaminergic neurons?
C. How do cannabinoids increase dopamine in the postsynaptic targets of VTA dopaminergic neurons?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer of Figure  illustrates how many drugs of abuse enhance dopamine action on its postsynaptic targets, specifically the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex.  Figure Q11-29
A. What are two mechanisms nicotine uses that result in increased dopamine release on its postsynaptic targets?
B. How does cocaine increase dopamine in the postsynaptic targets of VTA dopaminergic neurons?
C. How do cannabinoids increase dopamine in the postsynaptic targets of VTA dopaminergic neurons?

Figure Illustrates How Many Drugs of Abuse Enhance Dopamine