What are agonists and antagonists in relation to neurotransmitters?
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The question is discussing the roles of agonists and antagonists in neurotransmission, highlighting how agonists enhance neurotransmitter activity while antagonists decrease it by blocking their production or release.
Answer
Agonists enhance neurotransmitter effects; antagonists reduce them.
Agonists bind to synaptic receptors and enhance the effect of neurotransmitters, while antagonists bind to these receptors but reduce the effect of neurotransmitters.
Answer for screen readers
Agonists bind to synaptic receptors and enhance the effect of neurotransmitters, while antagonists bind to these receptors but reduce the effect of neurotransmitters.
More Information
Agonists mimic the action of a neurotransmitter, often by occupying the receptor and activating it to produce a biological response. In contrast, antagonists compete for the same receptor sites to block neurotransmitter action without activating them.
Sources
- Psychology Blog: Agonists and Antagonists - Pamoja Education - pamojaeducation.com
- Neuronal Receptor Agonists and Antagonists - Labome - labome.com
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