A chemical substance that mimics the action of a neurotransmitter is known as an
A) agonist.
B) impeder.
C) antagonist.
D) anticholinergic.

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A chemical substance that mimics the action of a neurotransmitter is known as an agonist. An agonist binds to the same receptor site as the neurotransmitter and activates it, producing a similar effect as the neurotransmitter. This can be useful in treating disorders that involve a deficiency or dysfunction of a particular neurotransmitter.

A Chemical Substance That Mimics the Action of a Neurotransmitter