10 Questions
What is the primary mechanism of action of Morphine?
Opioid receptor agonist
What type of receptors are targeted by Propranolol?
Beta-adrenergic receptors
What is the primary function of Enzymes in the body?
Catalyzing chemical reactions
What is the most common strategy for drug design targeting enzymes?
Inhibiting enzymes
How many major families of receptors are there?
4
What type of receptors is Atropine a antagonist of?
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
What is the name of the superfamily of receptors that are activated by a wide range of extracellular ligands?
GPCRs
What is the primary role of GPCRs in the body?
Regulating a wide variety of physiological processes and diseases
What is the primary advantage of enzymes as drug targets?
Altering their activity has immediate and defined effects
What is the primary mechanism of action of Atropine?
Blocking the action of acetylcholine
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