An agonist can produce its effects by each of these EXCEPT:

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An agonist is a substance that enhances or mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter. It can produce its effects by binding with and stimulating postsynaptic receptor sites, enhancing a neuron's ability to synthesize, store, or release neurotransmitters, and making it more difficult for neurotransmitters to be deactivated. However, reducing a neuron's ability to synthesize, store, or release neurotransmitters is not a way that an agonist can produce its effects. This is actually the opposite effect and would be produced by an antagonist.

An Agonist Can Produce Its Effects by Each of These