Drug Receptors

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Which molecules in a biologic system do drugs interact with to produce changes in the function of the system?

  • Enzymes
  • Proteins
  • DNA
  • Receptors (correct)

What characteristic must receptors have in order to respond to appropriate chemical signals and not to meaningless ones?

  • Affinity
  • Modifiability
  • Purity
  • Selectivity (correct)

Which macromolecule is considered a receptor in some cases?

  • Ligands
  • Proteins
  • Enzymes
  • DNA (correct)

What is the specific binding region of the receptor macromolecule called?

<p>Recognition site (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are enzymes considered receptors for the purposes of this book?

<p>Yes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of receptors?

<p>They must be proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the receptor site for a drug?

<p>To bind with the drug molecule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a receptor for the purposes of this book?

<p>Enzymes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the molecules with which drugs interact to produce changes in the function of a biologic system?

<p>Ligands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of receptors being selective in their ligand-binding characteristics?

<p>To respond to appropriate chemical signals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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