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frankwu

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Drugs that increase the activity of a particular neurotransmitter are said to be __________ of that neurotransmitter.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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By binding to nicotinic receptors, __________ produces paralysis and death, which is why it is used on poison darts.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: agonists

Answer to Question 2

Answer: curare


frankwu

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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