Drugs that facilitate neurotransmission are sometimes called ________,while drugs that inhibit neurotransmission are sometimes called ________.
A)ligands / receptors
B)receptors / ligands
C)agonists / antagonists
D)antagonists / agonists

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Agonists are drugs that facilitate neurotransmission by binding to and activating receptors, while antagonists are drugs that inhibit neurotransmission by binding to and blocking receptors. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it accurately describes these two types of drugs.

Drugs That Facilitate Neurotransmission Are Sometimes Called ________,While Drugs That