The Neuron and Neural Firing

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

An agonist is a chemical that

A
$Increases the rate of reuptake at the synapse$
B
$Mimics or enhances a neurotransmitter's effect$
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C
$Damages receptors on the postsynaptic neuron$
D
$Blocks or inhibits a neurotransmitter's effect$

Explanation

Antagonists block; agonists mimic. Morphine is an opioid agonist; naloxone is an antagonist.

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