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(B) Cocaine is a potent stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the plant $Erythroxylum 	ext{ coca }$.It acts by interfering with the transport of

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Dopamine

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(B) Cocaine is a potent stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the plant $Erythroxylum 	ext{ coca }$.It acts by interfering with the transport of the neurotransmitter $Dopamine$.Normally, $Dopamine$ is released into the synaptic cleft and then reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron via $Dopamine$ transporters.Cocaine blocks these transporters, preventing the reuptake of $Dopamine$.This leads to an accumulation of $Dopamine$ in the synaptic cleft, causing continuous stimulation of the postsynaptic neurons, which results in the euphoric effects associated with cocaine use.

List-$I$ (Drug)	List-$II$ (Effect)
$A$. Nicotine	$I$. Causes sense of euphoria and increased energy
$B$. Morphine	$II$. Stimulates adrenal gland to release catecholamines into blood circulation
$C$. Heroin	$III$. Effective sedative and painkiller
$D$. Cocaine	$IV$. $A$ depressant; slows down body function

Cocaine or coke interferes with the transport of which neurotransmitter?

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