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What Is the Difference Between an Agonist Drug and an Antagonist

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What is the difference between an agonist drug and an antagonist drug? Give an example of each type. For both agonists and antagonists, list two general ways that these drugs can affect the activity of neurotransmitters.


Definitions:

Hematoma

A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue, resulting from injury or disease.

Hypovolemic Shock

A critical condition resulting from severe blood or fluid loss, leading to insufficient blood flow to organs.

Hematemesis

The vomiting of blood.

Wound

An injury to living tissue, typically the skin, caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, usually one in which the skin is cut or broken.

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