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