The administration of dopamine as a drug is not an effective method of treating Parkinsonism because:
A. dopamine does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier to enter the brain.
B. dopamine is quickly inactivated in the blood through enzymatic activity.
C. dopamine is too large to be absorbed by the intestines.
D. dopamine is quickly metabolized to an inactive compound in the liver.
Answer: A
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