Drugs that produce their effects by mimicking neurotransmitters are called:
A) antagonists
B) agonists
C) acetylcholines
D) amygdalas

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Drugs that produce their effects by mimicking neurotransmitters are called agonists. Agonists bind to the same receptors as the neurotransmitter and activate them, producing a similar effect to the natural neurotransmitter. Antagonists, on the other hand, bind to the receptor site but do not activate it, preventing the natural neurotransmitter from binding and producing its normal effect. Acetylcholines and amygdalas are not drug terms, but rather a neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) and a brain structure (amygdala) involved in emotional processing.

Drugs That Produce Their Effects by Mimicking Neurotransmitters Are Called