A drug that functions as an agonist
A)activates a receptor, helping a neurotransmitter bind or triggering an action potential in some other way.
B)causes great pain if taken in too high a dose.
C)blocks a receptor so that the neurotransmitter cannot bind.
D)relieves pain.

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An agonist activates a receptor, either by helping a neurotransmitter bind to it or triggering an action potential in some other way. This can have various effects depending on the receptor and the function of the neurotransmitter.

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