An _____ is a drug or other chemical that binds to a receptor site and triggers a response in the cell.

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An agonist is a drug or chemical that binds to a receptor site and triggers a response in the cell. It mimics the action of a natural neurotransmitter in the body.

Option A, antagonist, blocks the action of a neurotransmitter and prevents it from binding to a receptor site. Endorphin and opiate are types of neurotransmitters.

An _____ Is a Drug or Other Chemical That Binds