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Drugs used to bind to receptors, inhibiting its natural function and blocking a message are called:
- (1) Agonists
- (2) Antagonists
- (3) Allosterists
- (4) Anti histaminis
Correct answer: (2) Antagonists
Solution
Antagonists are substances that attach to receptors and prevent them from activating, thereby blocking the natural function and signaling of those receptors.
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