Social skills activities for children and teens: Evidence-based ideas to help kids communicate, connect, empathize, and read minds. Â© 2015 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved. We want our children to succeed in the social world--to learn how to cooperate, make friends, and negotiate conflicts.
Ligand. Definition. noun, plural: ligands. (1) A molecule, ion or atom bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound. (2) Any substance (e.g. hormone, drug, functional group, etc .) that binds specifically and reversibly to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.Supplement. A ligand may function as agonist or antagonist.1) A molecule, ion or atom bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound. (2) Any substance (e.g. hormone, drug, functional group, etc .) that binds specifically and reversibly to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.
Agonists and Antagonists. Agonists are chemicals that mimic the action of a particular neurotransmitter. They bind to receptors and generate postsynaptic potentials. Antagonists are chemicals that block the action of a particular neurotransmitter. They bind to receptors but canât produce postsynaptic potentials.Because they occupy the receptor site, they prevent neurotransmitters from acting.eurons, Hormones, and the Brain. 1  The Nervous System. 2  Neurons: Cells of the Nervous System. 3  Neurotransmitters. 4  Studying the Brain. 5  Structure and Functions of the Brain. 6  The Endocrine System. 7  Quick Review. 8  Review Questions. 9  Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain Quiz. 10  How to Cite This SparkNote.