Which of the Following Is Not One of the Actions

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the actions of agonists and antagonists?

• A) mimicking a neurotransmitter
• B) blocking the receptor site, thus disabling the neurotransmitter
• C) counteracting the cleanup enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter
• D) altering the size of the action potential

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Long strands of DNA housed in the nucleus of a cell, which carry genes and function in the transmission of genetic information.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis in living organisms.

Nucleotides

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, each composed of a base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.

Rhizomes

A type of underground stem that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes, often used in plant reproduction.