You are reading an anthropologist's experiences with South American Indians.You are struck at the description of Indians chewing coca leaves because it reminds you of something you learned in psychology.What was it?
A) Coca leaves contain THC.
B) Coca leaves contain mescaline.
C) Cocaine comes from coca leaves and blocks reuptake of dopamine.
D) Curare comes from coca leaves and mimics the effects of acetylcholine.

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The mention of coca leaves and their effects on the body is most relevant to the field of psychology in terms of the active ingredient cocaine. In psychology, cocaine is known to block the reuptake of dopamine, leading to feelings of euphoria and pleasure.

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