Monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors)

A. prevent synaptic transmission.
B. enhance the breakdown of norepinephrine.
C. enhance the binding of norepinephrine to its receptors.
D. have no effect on the action of norepinephrine.
E. prevent the release of norepinephrine by the presynaptic terminal.


Answer: C

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