Chlorpromazine binds to dopamine receptors without activating them, and keeps dopamine from binding to them. Accordingly, chlorpromazine is classified as a
A) receptor blocker.
B) dopamine agonist.
C) dopamine antagonist.
D) both A and B
E) both A and C
Answer: E
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