Mechanically-Gated Ion Channels
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Morphine?

  • Enzyme inhibitor
  • Beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
  • Opioid receptor agonist (correct)
  • Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist

    • What type of receptors are targeted by Propranolol?

  • GPCRs
  • Beta-adrenergic receptors (correct)
  • Nuclear receptors
  • Enzyme-linked receptors

    • What is the primary function of Enzymes in the body?

  • Regulating gene expression
  • Cell signaling
  • Signal transduction
  • Catalyzing chemical reactions (correct)

    • What is the most common strategy for drug design targeting enzymes?

    <p>Inhibiting enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many major families of receptors are there?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors is Atropine a antagonist of?

    <p>Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the superfamily of receptors that are activated by a wide range of extracellular ligands?

    <p>GPCRs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of GPCRs in the body?

    <p>Regulating a wide variety of physiological processes and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of enzymes as drug targets?

    <p>Altering their activity has immediate and defined effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of Atropine?

    <p>Blocking the action of acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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