Explain the mechanism of action of flumazenil.
A. Flumazenil depresses the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine (ACH) receptors.
B. Flumazenil inhibits glutamate, the excitatory neurotransmitter, in the brain.
C. Flumazenil competitively inhibits the activity at the benzodiazepine recognition site on the GABA receptor.
D. None of these are correct
Answer: C
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