Asked by Samantha Marshall on Apr 28, 2024
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What is most likely to occur if you were to administer a dopamine antagonist
A) addiction
B) schizophrenia
C) difficulty with movement
D) pain reduction
Dopamine Antagonist
A type of medication or substance that blocks the action of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, which can be used to treat various psychiatric and neurological diseases.
Schizophrenia
A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors, often resulting in delusions and hallucinations.
- Identify the effects of agonists and antagonists on neurotransmitter functions.
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Andrea PamintuanMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in movement control. Blocking dopamine receptors using dopamine antagonists can lead to difficulties with movement such as tremors, rigidity, and akinesia. This is seen in conditions like Parkinson's disease where dopamine levels are reduced.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the effects of agonists and antagonists on neurotransmitter functions.