neurotransmitter release

What Are Drugs That Block Neurotransmitters Called?

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What Are Drugs That Block Neurotransmitters Called? Drugs that bind to neurotransmitter receptors, mimicking the activity of a neurotransmitter chemical binding to the receptor, are called agonists. Antagonist drugs block a chemical response at a neurotransmitter receptor. What drug blocks neurotransmitters? Cocaine acts by blocking the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and

What Happens Before Neurotransmitters Are Released?

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What Happens Before Neurotransmitters Are Released? Neurotransmitter release from the presynaptic terminal consists of a series of intricate steps: 1) depolarization of the terminal membrane, 2) activation of voltage-gated Ca2 + channels, 3) Ca2 + entry, 4) a change in the conformation of docking proteins, 5) fusion of the vesicle to the plasma membrane, with