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Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.5
How do Agonists and Antagonists differ?
Agonists and Antagonists do not differ.
Agonists decrease the likelihood that a postsynaptic neuron will fire. Antagonists increase the likelihood that a postsynaptic neuron will fire
Agonists mimic neurotransmitters that bind to neural receptors to cause neural firing. Antagonists strengten connections between neurons.
Agonists increase the effectiveness of a neurotransmitter at the receiving neuron. Antagonists block receptors to prevent other neurotransmitters from binding to the neural receptors
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