Agonists are drugs that can influence the activity of a neurotransmitter by doing one of the following EXCEPT
A)blocking the receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron
B)enhancing a neuron's ability to synthesize neurotransmitters
C)inhibiting reuptake
D)mimicking the action of a neurotransmitter

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Agonists are substances that activate neurotransmitter receptors, enhancing or mimicking the effects of neurotransmitters. Blocking the receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron is an action of antagonists, not agonists.

Agonists Are Drugs That Can Influence the Activity of a Neurotransmitter