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What is the primary mechanism of action of Morphine?
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?
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?
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?
What is the most common strategy for drug design targeting enzymes?
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How many major families of receptors are there?
How many major families of receptors are there?
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What type of receptors is Atropine a antagonist of?
What type of receptors is Atropine a antagonist of?
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What is the name of the superfamily of receptors that are activated by a wide range of extracellular ligands?
What is the name of the superfamily of receptors that are activated by a wide range of extracellular ligands?
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What is the primary role of GPCRs in the body?
What is the primary role of GPCRs in the body?
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What is the primary advantage of enzymes as drug targets?
What is the primary advantage of enzymes as drug targets?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Atropine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Atropine?
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