LSD, psilocybin, and ayahuasca all have been shown to reduce activity in the _______, suggesting that this is a common feature of psychedelic drugs that act through _______ receptor stimulation (thereby producing the drug experience).

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These psychedelic drugs have been shown to reduce activity in the default mode network (DMN), a network in the brain associated with self-referential thoughts and the sense of self. They act through 5-HT (serotonin) receptor stimulation, specifically on the 5-HT2A receptor, which is implicated in their psychedelic effects. The choice provided seems to contain a typographical error in the receptor name, but it's clear that it intends to refer to serotonin receptor stimulation.

LSD, Psilocybin, and Ayahuasca All Have Been Shown to Reduce