Agonist And Antagonist In The Brain Flashcards
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1
Q
What are natural agonists?
A
Natural agonists are substances within the body that have evolved to produce a response when they bind to and ‘switch on’ a receptor.
2
Q
What do agonist drugs do?
A
Agonist drugs mimic natural agonists within the body, binding to receptors to create the same effect but often with a much more significant physiological response.
