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Blocks Receptors
Refers to substances or mechanisms that inhibit the action of neurotransmitters by occupying their receptor sites and preventing activation.
Agonist
A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction or response similar to a naturally occurring substance.
Antagonist
A molecule that binds to a receptor but does not activate it, thereby blocking action of agonist molecules or inhibiting the function of an enzyme.
Curare
A plant extract used by South American indigenous peoples on arrows and darts for hunting, which acts as a muscle relaxant by blocking neurotransmission.
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