The benzodiazepine drug flumazenil works as an inverse agonist at GABAA receptor complexes. What effects would you expect to result from flumazenil administration?
a. Positive reinforcing effects and feelings of euphoria
b. Difficulty concentrating and short-term memory loss
c. A decrease in muscle tension and rigidity of the limbs
d. Feelings of sedation and calm
e. Feelings of tension, anxiety, and panic
Answer: E
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