A ligand binding at one part of a receptor can alter the effects of a neurotransmitter binding at a separate site on the same receptor complex. This process is often called ______.

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Allosteric modulation occurs when a ligand binds to a site on a receptor that is distinct from the active site, causing a change in the receptor's activity and affecting the binding or action of a neurotransmitter at a different site on the same receptor complex.

A Ligand Binding at One Part of a Receptor Can