Most psychoactive drugs work primarily by altering
A) the functioning of the endocrine system.
B) the functioning of sensory receptor cells.
C) neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
D) neurotransmitter activity in the peripheral nervous system.

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Most psychoactive drugs work by altering neurotransmitter activity in the brain. They can mimic or block neurotransmitters, or they can affect the reuptake or breakdown of neurotransmitters, which can have a variety of effects on behavior and mood.

Most Psychoactive Drugs Work Primarily by Altering