Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Ways

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways discussed in the text that drugs can interfere with synaptic transmission?

• A)by blocking a receptor site and preventing the neurotransmitter from acting
• B)by mimicking a particular neurotransmitter and producing the same effect
• C)by increasing the length of time a neurotransmitter remains in the synaptic gap, strengthening its effects
• D)by bonding with the neurotransmitter and changing its molecular weight and shape

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