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Asked by Carlos Ochoa on Jun 27, 2024

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A drug molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitter's action is called a(n)

A) opiate.
B) agonist.
C) antagonist.
D) glutamate.

Drug Molecule

A drug molecule is a chemical compound that has therapeutic effects or can be used in the development of pharmaceuticals.

Neurotransmitter's Action

involves the process by which neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers, are released by neurons to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Antagonist

In pharmacology, a substance that acts against and blocks an action by attaching to and inhibiting the function of receptors in the body. In literature, a character who opposes the protagonist.

  • Identify the functions and impacts of neurotransmitter reuptake and inhibition.
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jalen mooreJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A drug molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitter's action is called an antagonist. Option A, opiate, is a type of drug that binds to specific receptors in the brain and can have pain-relieving effects. Option B, agonist, is a drug molecule that activates or enhances the action of a neurotransmitter. Option D, glutamate, is a neurotransmitter involved in excitatory signaling in the brain. None of the options except for C accurately describe a drug that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitter's action.

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