Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways discussed in the text that drugs can interfere with synaptic transmission?
A) by blocking a receptor site and preventing the neurotransmitter from acting
B) by mimicking a particular neurotransmitter and producing the same effect
C) by increasing the length of time a neurotransmitter remains in the synaptic gap, strengthening its effects
D) by bonding with the neurotransmitter and changing its molecular weight and shape
Correct Answer:
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