A Drug That Binds with a Postsynaptic Receptor, but Does

question 46

Multiple Choice

A drug that binds with a postsynaptic receptor, but does not open ion channels, would be termed a(n)

• A) direct agonist.
• B) ligand.
• C) direct synergist.
• D) direct antagonist.
• E) indirect antagonist

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