Describe the effects of amphetamine at the synapse. Specifically, discuss the effects of amphetamine on (a) the catecholamine transporters and (b) intracellular processes. Last, discuss (c) the net effect of amphetamines on the postsynaptic cell.
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Amphetamine acts as a substrate for these transporters, meaning it can enter the neuron through these transporters. Once inside the neuron, amphetamine causes the transporters to reverse their normal function, leading to an increase in the release of dopamine, Show more…
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