Identify an accurate statement about the effects of amphetamines on the human body.
A. They decrease the levels of norepinephrine (NE) in the brain.
B. They deactivate the mesolimbic dopamine system.
C. They stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
D. They increase endurance and reduce feelings of fatigue.
Answer: D
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