A new medication for schizophrenia appears to work because it blocks dopamine from binding to a receptor. The new medication functions as:

A) a dopamine production inhibitor.
B) a dopamine antagonist.
C) a dopamine agonist.
D) D-2 enhancer.

Dopamine Antagonist

A type of medication that blocks dopamine receptors, often used to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Dopamine Agonist

A class of medication that mimics or stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain, often used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.

D-2 Enhancer

A compound or substance that increases the activity of the D2 dopamine receptor, potentially affecting mood and behavior.