Any Drug or Medication That Decreases the Action of a Neurotransmitter

question 44

Multiple Choice

Any drug or medication that decreases the action of a neurotransmitter is called a(n) :

• A) hallucinogen.
• B) agonist.
• C) stimulant.
• D) antagonist.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Study

Research that follows the same subjects over a period of time, allowing for the examination of changes and developments.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used both recreationally and medicinally for its effects.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body expends energy or burns calories, influenced by factors like body size, age, gender, and genetics.

Short-Term Memory

The capability to maintain a small volume of information in an immediate, available condition for a short time span.