Types of drugs that mimic the natural messenger by switching on the receptor are called ?

Antagonists

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Chemical messengers

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Receptors

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Agonists

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The correct option is D Agonists
Agonist drug is that which activates certain receptors in brain.

Examples: oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, morphine, opium and others.

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