Caffeine Is an Antagonist and Therefore It Is an Example

question 184

Multiple Choice

Caffeine is an antagonist and therefore it is an example of a drug that:

• A) inhibits the action of a neurotransmitter.
• B) mimics the action of a neurotransmitter by binding with and stimulating postsynaptic receptor sites.
• C) increases the action of a neurotransmitter.
• D) makes it more difficult for neurotransmitters to be deactivated.

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