Question

With the advent of technology, researchers have been able to focus their attention on the messengers of the brain, neurotransmitters. Researchers can introduce __________ to alter the activity level of a neurotransmitter in order to analyze the effects that are opposite of those usually produced by that neurotransmitter.

Answer 1

Antagonists

Step-by-step explanation:

Antagonist induce the opposite effect to that of the neurotransmitter. They exert their effects by binding and altering the site at which the neurotransmitter functions. The antagonist may act competitive or non-competitive meaning they bind to the active site or non-active site, respectively.