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In theory, if you wanted to increase the amount of neurotransmitter/ligand that

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Question

In theory, if you wanted to increase the amount of neurotransmitter/ligand that is synthesized, you could:

a. Design a drug that would inhibit the enzymes responsible for synthesis of the ligand

b. Design a drug that facilitates the breakdown of the ligand in the synapse so that important components can be quickly reused to manufacture more ligand

c. Design a drug that is analogous to the precursor molecule for the ligand

d. B & C

Part Two:

L-Dopa is an example of the following responses from the question above?

Explanation / Answer

In theory, if you wanted to increase the amount of neurotransmitter/ligand that