Vanessa desperately wants to end her addiction to alcohol. Her doctor suggests that she start taking a drug that prevents neurotransmitters associated with alcohol to bind to receptors and have their usual effect. The doctor is suggesting a(n)

A. reuptake blocker.
B. pre-agent.
C. antagonist.
D. agonist.


Answer: C

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