How do monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors work?

A. By catabolism of catecholamines by the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO)
B. Decrease the amount of DA, NE and EPI in nerve terminals
C. Allow more catecholamines to enter vesicles for release and decrease their reuptake
D. Decrease the amount of catecholamine storage through reuptake


Answer: C. Allow more catecholamines to enter vesicles for release and decrease their reuptake

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