A Drug That Interferes with the Impact of a Neurotransmitter

question 175

Multiple Choice

A drug that interferes with the impact of a neurotransmitter is called an:

• A) efferent.
• B) agonist.
• C) afferent.
• D) antagonist.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine Antagonists

Acetylcholine antagonists are substances or drugs that inhibit the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in various functions including muscle movement and memory.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through control of skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous

It refers to the part of the nervous system responsible for control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system that promotes relaxation, digestion, and restoration of energy.