The behavioral effects of amphetamine are due to
a. the blockade of reuptake of dopamine.
b. a change in transporter levels in the postsynaptic membrane.
c. its ability to directly release dopamine from the terminal buttons.
d. the blockade of reuptake of serotonin.
e. its ability to directly release serotonin from the terminal buttons.
Answer: c. its ability to directly release dopamine from the terminal buttons.
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