Drugs that block the effects of neurotransmitters by occupying their receptor sites are called:
A) antagonists
B) agonists
C) acetylcholines
D) amygdalas

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Antagonists are drugs that bind to neurotransmitter receptors and block their effects, resulting in a decrease in neurotransmitter activity in the brain. This is in contrast to agonists, which activate neurotransmitter receptors and increase their activity. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter itself, and the amygdala is a brain region involved in emotional processing, neither of which fit the description given in the question.

Drugs That Block the Effects of Neurotransmitters by Occupying Their