Match the drug with its correct action on GABA function

A) muscimol; direct agonist at the GABAA receptor
B) picrotoxin; indirect antagonist of the GABAB receptor
C) diazepam; indirect antagonist of GABAA receptors
D) baclofen; antagonist at the GABAA receptor
E) THC ; agonist at the GABAA receptor


Answer: A
Rationale: Muscimol is a direct agonist at the GABAA receptor.

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