Benzodiazepines act on _____ receptors

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GABA: Benzodiazepines bind to receptors on GABA and stimulate or activate them by increasing membrane permeability to chloride ions. This results in an increased effect of GABA, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Decreased GABA levels in the brain are supposed to reduce/eliminate anxiety symptoms.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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