The stimulant effects of MDMA are likely due to actions at ____ synapses, while the hallucinogenic effects are likely due to actions at ____ synapses.
A) dopamine, nitric oxide
B) neuropeptide Y, serotonin
C) dopamine, serotonin
D) serotonin, dopamine

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MDMA acts primarily by releasing serotonin, but also releases dopamine and norepinephrine. The stimulant effects are likely due to the release of dopamine, while the hallucinogenic effects are more closely associated with actions at serotonin synapses.

The Stimulant Effects of MDMA Are Likely Due to Actions