In Contrast to Agonists, Antagonists Are Drugs That

question 160

Multiple Choice

In contrast to agonists, antagonists are drugs that

• A)increase the availability of neurotransmitters.
• B)increase the effectiveness of neurotransmitters.
• C)block receptor sites.
• D)mimic the action of neurotransmitters.
• E)speed up the transmission of neural impulses.

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Definitions:

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