Why might an inhibitor of MAOB be less likely to cause a cheese reaction?

a. Antidepressant drugs bind poorly to MAOB.
b. There are relatively few MAOB enzymes outside of the central nervous system.
c. Inhibitors of MAOB can be displaced by monoamine compounds.
d. MAOB is coupled to dopamine receptors.


Ans: B

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