Drugs that block the reuptake of a neurotransmitter from the synapse are usually
A) agonists of that neurotransmitter.
B) antagonists of that neurotransmitter.
C) enzymes of that neurotransmitter.
D) receptor blockers.
E) ligands of that neurotransmitter.

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Drugs that block reuptake prevent the removal of neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft, resulting in elevated levels of the neurotransmitter. This makes the drug an agonist since it enhances neurotransmitter activity at the receptor sites.

Drugs That Block the Reuptake of a Neurotransmitter from the Synapse