Dr. Jackson is a life long resident of McNairy County. A graduate of McNairy Central High School, Dr. Jackson taught at Adamsville High School before he was named Principal in 1999. Dr. Jackson leads our schools as the Supervisor of Instruction.
antagonistic muscle - (physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another; the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles. muscle, musculus-one of the contractile organs of the body. agonist-a muscle that contracts while another relaxes; when bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist.
A receptor antagonist is a drug that binds to a receptor but does not send any signal. A receptor antagonist can block other ligands from binding. In this way, an antagonist can block the effects of agonists, whether those agonists are drugs or neurotransmitters.Some alcohol antagonists are receptor antagonists, but many are not. Do not be confused. receptor antagonist can block other ligands from binding. In this way, an antagonist can block the effects of agonists, whether those agonists are drugs or neurotransmitters. Some alcohol antagonists are receptor antagonists, but many are not. Do not be confused.