10 Questions
Which molecules in a biologic system do drugs interact with to produce changes in the function of the system?
Receptors
What characteristic must receptors have in order to respond to appropriate chemical signals and not to meaningless ones?
Selectivity
Which macromolecule is considered a receptor in some cases?
DNA
What is the specific binding region of the receptor macromolecule called?
Recognition site
Are enzymes considered receptors for the purposes of this book?
Yes
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of receptors?
They must be proteins
What is the purpose of the receptor site for a drug?
To bind with the drug molecule
Which of the following is considered a receptor for the purposes of this book?
Enzymes
What is the term used to describe the molecules with which drugs interact to produce changes in the function of a biologic system?
Ligands
What is the purpose of receptors being selective in their ligand-binding characteristics?
To respond to appropriate chemical signals
Test your knowledge on drug receptors and their role in producing changes in biological systems. Discover how receptors selectively respond to chemical signals and modify their function when bound to a drug molecule.
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