Activation of dendritic autoreceptors produce ________; a drug that is an agonist at these autoreceptors would be classified as an ________ for the synapse.

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Activation of dendritic autoreceptors typically results in hyperpolarizations, which decrease the likelihood of the neuron firing an action potential. A drug that is an agonist at these autoreceptors would enhance this effect, thus acting as an antagonist for synaptic transmission by making the neuron less likely to release neurotransmitter.

Activation of Dendritic Autoreceptors Produce ________; a Drug That Is