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Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.5
How did understanding receptor sites contribute to knowledge about interactions between psychoactive substances and neuronal functioning?
We learned that these substances bind to certain receptor sites, altering normal cellular functioning and communication among neurons.
It showed that receptor sites are unaffected by psychoactive substances and play no role in neuronal functioning.
It suggested that all drugs bind indiscriminately to any available receptor site, causing a random array of physiological changes.
It proved that receptor sites are inherently flawed, facilitating drug dependence and addiction.
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