When benzodiazepines bind to their "receptors" in the brain, they: Release barbiturates Block acetylcholine receptors Reduce the membrane electrical potential Enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA
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Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs that primarily act on the central nervous system. They are commonly used for their sedative, anxiolytic, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant properties. Show more…
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