Drugs that block a neurotransmitter' activity are called
A) agonists.
B) antagonists.
C) excitatory.
D) reuptake inhibitors.

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Drugs that block a neurotransmitter's activity are called antagonists. Agonists, on the other hand, increase the activity of a neurotransmitter. Excitatory refers to a type of neurotransmitter that increases the likelihood of an action potential, while reuptake inhibitors prevent the reabsorption of a neurotransmitter back into the presynaptic neuron, leading to an increased concentration in the synapse.

Drugs That Block a Neurotransmitter' Activity Are Called