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Drugs that bind to a receptor and block its natural function, preventing the chemical message, are called:

1. Agonists
2. Antagonists
3. Allosterists
4. Antihistaminists

Correct answer: Antagonists

Solution

Antagonists bind to receptors but block (inhibit) their natural function, whereas agonists bind and mimic the natural messenger's action.

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