An agonist can produce its effects by each of these EXCEPT ___________.
A)binding with and stimulating postsynaptic receptor sites
B)enhancing a neuron's ability to synthesize, store, or release neurotransmitters
C)making it more difficult for neurotransmitters to be deactivated
D)reducing a neuron's ability to synthesize, store, or release neurotransmitters

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Agonists work by stimulating receptors, enhancing neurotransmitter synthesis, storage, or release, or making neurotransmitters harder to deactivate. They do not reduce a neuron's ability to synthesize, store, or release neurotransmitters; that action is characteristic of antagonists.

An Agonist Can Produce Its Effects by Each of These