The general function of dopamine transporters is to
a. speed nerve cell conduction velocity.
b. terminate the effect of dopamine within the synapse.
c. push dopamine molecules into the synapse.
d. assist in the binding to and activation of postsynaptic receptors.
e. move dopamine vesicles from the soma to the axon terminal.
Answer: b. terminate the effect of dopamine within the synapse.
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