Administration of a drug that binds at a postsynaptic site different from that of the neurotransmitter, and facilitates the opening of ion channels would be termed a(n)
A) indirect antagonist.
B) ligand.
C) direct synergist.
D) indirect agonist.
E) indirect pheromone.
Answer: D
Rationale: Administration of a drug that binds at a postsynaptic site different from that of the neurotransmitter, and facilitates the opening of ion channels would be termed an indirect agonist.
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