Multiple Choice
Researchers study the effects of serotonin depletion in human subjects by
A) using the synthesis blocking drug PCPA.
B) administering a special milkshake that is rich in tryptophan hydroxylase.
C) injecting subjects with insulin to alter the ratio of amino acids in the blood.
D) administering a cocktail of amino acids that compete with tryptophan for entry into the brain.
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