Molecules that are similar enough to a neurotransmitter to bind to its receptor sites on a dendrite and block that neurotransmitter's effects are called what?

A) agonists

B) antagonists

C) endorphins

D) endocrines

E) action potentials

Question

Molecules that are similar enough to a neurotransmitter to bind to its receptor sites on a dendrite and block that neurotransmitter's effects are called what?

A)	agonists

B)	antagonists

C)	endorphins

D)	endocrines

E)	action potentials

aaronq · Answer

antagonists

anonymous · Answer

Correct. The answer is B) antagonists because
A) Agonists are mpolecules that act LIKE the neurotrasmitters
C) Are pain reducing hormones
D) Not even related to this subject of neurotransmitters
E) What happens during the activation of neaurotransmitters.