What medications act to reduce the breakdown of L-dopa outside the blood–brain barrier?
A. COMT inhibitors
B. dopamine agonists
C. MAO-B inhibitors
D. decarboxylase inhibitors
E. anticholinergic meds
Answer: D
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A. is the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, mainly amino acids. B. converts fat into glucose. C. provides a short-term solution to low blood glucose levels. D. supplies glucose to the blood in response to insulin.
All of the following are true regarding herbal remedies EXCEPT:
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