What Occurs When Benzodiazepines Bind to Their "Receptors" in the Brain

question 27

Multiple Choice

What occurs when benzodiazepines bind to their "receptors" in the brain?

• A) They release barbiturates.
• B) They block acetylcholine receptors.
• C) They reduce the membrane electrical potential.
• D) They enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA.

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