What occurs when benzodiazepines bind to their "receptors" in the brain?
A) They release barbiturates.
B) They block acetylcholine receptors.
C) They reduce the membrane electrical potential.
D) They enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA.

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Benzodiazepines enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This action increases the efficiency of GABAergic synaptic transmission, leading to the sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant effects of benzodiazepines.

What Occurs When Benzodiazepines Bind to Their "Receptors" in the Brain