A compound that occupies a receptor but does not activate the neuron is known as a(n) .
A)agonist
B)antagonist
C)enzyme
D)neurotransmitter

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An agonist is a compound that activates the neuron when it occupies a receptor. An antagonist, on the other hand, occupies the receptor without activating the neuron, which can prevent other molecules, including neurotransmitters and hormones, from binding to that same receptor. Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body, and neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals between neurons. Therefore, the correct answer is B, antagonist.

A Compound That Occupies a Receptor but Does Not Activate