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What is the function of a receptor in a cell?
What is the function of a receptor in a cell?
- To replicate the cell's DNA
- To regulate the flow of ions or chemicals in and out of the cell (correct)
- To metabolize cellular components
- To synthesize proteins
What is the binding of a drug to its receptor similar to?
What is the binding of a drug to its receptor similar to?
- A software being installed on a computer
- A button being pressed on a keyboard
- A key fitting into a lock
- A thumb drive connecting to a USB port on a computer (correct)
What is the result of a drug binding to its receptor?
What is the result of a drug binding to its receptor?
- The cell's nucleus is altered
- The receptor is destroyed
- A series of events is triggered inside the cell (correct)
- The cell is replicated
Where are all receptors located in a cell?
Where are all receptors located in a cell?
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Why is it important to understand receptors in developing medications?
Why is it important to understand receptors in developing medications?
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What is the result of discovering new receptor subtypes?
What is the result of discovering new receptor subtypes?
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How are drugs typically described in their interaction with receptors?
How are drugs typically described in their interaction with receptors?
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Which type of channel has the N and C strands protruding from the bottom of the receptor?
Which type of channel has the N and C strands protruding from the bottom of the receptor?
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Where does the drug bind in a chemical-gated channel?
Where does the drug bind in a chemical-gated channel?
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In which type of receptor are G proteins represented by a square and a circle?
In which type of receptor are G proteins represented by a square and a circle?
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What are receptors compared to in the provided text?
What are receptors compared to in the provided text?
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What triggers the opening of gates in some receptors according to the text?
What triggers the opening of gates in some receptors according to the text?
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