Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse,or by
A)acting on the blood-brain barrier.
B)altering hormone levels.
C)acting directly on the receptors.
D)increasing blood pressure.

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Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems by acting directly on the receptors. This can involve either mimicking the effects of the neurotransmitter or blocking its activity.

Note: The other choices are incorrect because they do not directly address how drugs affect neurotransmitter systems. The blood-brain barrier and blood pressure are not involved in neurotransmitter transmission, and altering hormone levels would be an indirect effect on neurotransmitters.

Drugs Can Affect Neurotransmitter Systems in Two Main Ways: Either