Dr. Arnold analyzes the results of an experiment exploring the interaction of GHB with its receptor. What is Dr. Arnold likely to find?
A) GHB receptor is a G-protein-coupled receptor that causes inhibitory effects .on neurons
B) GHB receptor is a G-protein-coupled receptor that causes excitatory effects on neurons.
C) GHB receptor is an ionotropic receptor that causes inhibitory effects on neurons.
D) GHB receptor is an ionotropic receptor that causes excitatory effects on neurons.

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GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) primarily acts through binding to GABA-B receptors, which are G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) causing inhibitory effects on neurons. This leads to the depressant effects associated with GHB.

Dr Arnold Analyzes the Results of an Experiment Exploring the Interaction