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Which molecules in a biologic system do drugs interact with to produce changes in the function of the system?
Which molecules in a biologic system do drugs interact with to produce changes in the function of the system?
What characteristic must receptors have in order to respond to appropriate chemical signals and not to meaningless ones?
What characteristic must receptors have in order to respond to appropriate chemical signals and not to meaningless ones?
Which macromolecule is considered a receptor in some cases?
Which macromolecule is considered a receptor in some cases?
What is the specific binding region of the receptor macromolecule called?
What is the specific binding region of the receptor macromolecule called?
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Are enzymes considered receptors for the purposes of this book?
Are enzymes considered receptors for the purposes of this book?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of receptors?
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What is the purpose of the receptor site for a drug?
What is the purpose of the receptor site for a drug?
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Which of the following is considered a receptor for the purposes of this book?
Which of the following is considered a receptor for the purposes of this book?
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What is the term used to describe the molecules with which drugs interact to produce changes in the function of a biologic system?
What is the term used to describe the molecules with which drugs interact to produce changes in the function of a biologic system?
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What is the purpose of receptors being selective in their ligand-binding characteristics?
What is the purpose of receptors being selective in their ligand-binding characteristics?
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