Despite Its Dangers, a Young Man Continues to Take Cocaine

Multiple Choice

Despite its dangers, a young man continues to take cocaine because of the feeling of euphoria it produces in him. This powerful arousal of his nervous system is probably due to cocaine's ability to __________.

A) inhibit enzymes that break down neurotransmitters
B) increase the release of neurotransmitters
C) block the receptor sites for neurotransmitters
D) prevent neurotransmitters from being reabsorbed into the synaptic vesicles