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_____ are chemical substances that bind with a receptor and activate the receptor, much like a neurotransmitter does.

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Ligands

Step-by-step explanation:

Ligands are small molecules that transmit signals in between or within cells. Ligands exert their effects by binding to cellular proteins called receptors.

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