An _____ Is a Drug That Mimics or Increases a Neurotransmitter's

question 36

Multiple Choice

An _____ is a drug that mimics or increases a neurotransmitter's effects, whereas an _____ is a drug that blocks a neurotransmitter's effects.

• A)agonist/antagonist
• B)antagonist/agonist
• C)oxytocin/endorphin
• D)endorphin/oxytocin

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Definitions:

Tachycardia

An abnormally fast heart rate, typically exceeding the normal resting rate.

Largest Cartilage

The thyroid cartilage, which is the largest cartilage in the larynx, commonly known as the Adam's apple.

Larynx

An organ in the upper neck involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration; also known as the voice box.

Bronchi

The bronchi are major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe.