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Agonists are psychoactive drugs that
(A) produce tolerance to the drug without the associated withdrawal symptoms.
(B) mimic and produce the same effect as certain neurotransmitters.
(C) mimic neurotransmitters and block their receptor sites.
(D) enhance the effects of certain opiates like heroin.
(E) make recovery from physical addiction more difficult.
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Answer
(B) mimic and produce the same effect as certain neurotransmitters.
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Explanation
Agonists fit into receptor sites for specific neurotransmitters and produce similar results. Choice C is a definition of antagonists. The other choices are incorrect distractions.
Posted : 03/02/2024 10:23 am