At the synapse, amphetamine:
A) blocks the breakdown of dopamine.
B) decreases the release of dopamine from the presynaptic terminal.
C) inhibits the dopamine transporter.
D) decreases the sensitivity of dopamine receptors.

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Amphetamine inhibits the dopamine transporter, which leads to an increase in the extracellular levels of dopamine. This results in enhanced dopamine transmission and increased stimulation of dopamine receptors.

At the Synapse, Amphetamine