Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Agonist - Shape
A
Similar to a neurotransmitter - imitate
2
Q
Agonist - Bind to?
A
Neuroreceptors
3
Q
Agonist - Synapse?
A
‘Switch on’ a synapse
4
Q
Agonist - Causes?
A
Causes an action potential
5
Q
Antagonist - Prevents?
A
Prevent neurotransmitters from binding to neuroreceptors
6
Q
Antagonist - Synapse?
A
‘Switch off’ a synapse
7
Q
Antagonist - Blocks?
A
Blocks action potentials
8
Q
Enzyme Inhibitor - Stops?
A
Stops the breaking down or re-uptake of neurotransmitters
9
Q
Enzyme Inhibitor - Synapse?
A
Synapse permanently ‘switched on’
10
Q
Enzyme Inhibitor - More?
A
More action potential
