Amphetamines differ from the adrenergic neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine in that amphetamines:
A. are soluble in lipids and have a longer half-life.
B. are eliminated from the body more slowly and have a shorter half-life
C. are soluble in lipids and are metabolized faster.
D. are eliminated from the body faster and have a shorter half-life.
Answer: A
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