| − | Diazepam is a [[central nervous system]] depressant. It accomplishes this by augmenting the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-amino-butyric-acid ([[GABA]]) by binding to its endogenous [[ionotropic receptor]] (The GABAa receptor) at a location distinct from GABA itself. This ultimately results in the hyperpolarization of the neuron, lowering the threshold of stimulation, and making it more difficult for the cell to produce excitatory [[action potentials]]. | + | Diazepam is a [[central nervous system]] depressant. It accomplishes this by augmenting the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-amino-butyric-acid ([[GABA]]) by binding to its endogenous [[ionotropic receptor]] (The GABAa receptor) at a location distinct from GABA itself. This ultimately results in the hyperpolarization of the neuron, raising the threshold of stimulation, and making it more difficult for the cell to produce excitatory [[action potentials]]. |