Which of the following would most likely explain a situation where amphetamine did not increase dopamine levels in the synaptic cleft?
a. Another compound has blocked nerve impulses.
b. Another compound is inhibiting monoamine oxidase.
c. Dopamine receptors are bound by another compound acting as an agonist.
d. Dopamine stores are depleted due to earlier administration of a different compound.
Ans: D
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