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.
Ans: C
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