Drugs that bind to a neurotransmitter's receptors on the postsynaptic membrane without activating them are
A) receptor blockers.
B) agonists of the neurotransmitter.
C) antagonists of the neurotransmitter.
D) both A and B
E) both A and C

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Drugs that bind to a neurotransmitter's receptors on the postsynaptic membrane without activating them are called receptor blockers. They are also known as antagonists of the neurotransmitter since they bind to the receptors and prevent the natural neurotransmitter from binding and activating the receptor.

Drugs That Bind to a Neurotransmitter's Receptors on the Postsynaptic