Drug A and Drug B activate the same types of receptor sites. After repeated using of Drug A, Drug B would produce a _______ effect compared to someone who had never used Drug A or B.

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After repeated use of Drug A, the receptor sites may become desensitized or downregulated, meaning that they have decreased sensitivity or reduced numbers. Therefore, Drug B would produce a weaker effect compared to someone who had never used either drug.

Drug a and Drug B Activate the Same Types of Receptor