Question

a drug like cocaine causes more dopamine to be produced in the brain.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

t
f

Explanation:

Analyze the mechanism of cocaine on dopamine levels

Cocaine does not increase the production or synthesis of dopamine in the brain. Instead, it binds to the dopamine transporter (DAT) and blocks the reuptake of dopamine from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron, leading to an accumulation of dopamine in the synapse.

Evaluate the statement

Since the statement claims that cocaine causes more dopamine to be "produced" (rather than prevented from being reabsorbed), the statement is scientifically false.

Answer:

• T
• F (Correct answer)