10 Questions
What is the physiological outcome observed when an agonist drug binds to a receptor?
Enhancement of cellular activity
How does an antagonist drug affect cellular activity when it binds to a receptor?
It blocks the cellular activity
In terms of biological function enhancement, what is the difference between a full agonist and a partial agonist drug?
Full agonist is a more effective enhancer
What happens to the signal transduction pathways when an agonist drug binds to a receptor?
They are enhanced
How does a partial agonist drug differ from a full agonist in terms of enhancing biological function?
Partial agonist is a less effective enhancer
Which type of drug binds to a receptor and enhances cellular activity?
Full agonist drug
What is the main effect of an antagonist drug binding to a receptor?
Blocks cellular activity
For which type of drug does binding to a receptor lead to blocking cellular activity?
Antagonist drug
Which type of drug enhances the biological function by 100%?
Full Agonist Drug
What happens to the cellular activity when an antagonist drug binds to a receptor?
Cellular activity is blocked
Learn about the drug distribution process in pharmacology lab, where drugs leave the bloodstream and enter the target organ. Explore the 4 major factors influencing drug distribution, including organ size, blood flow, solubility, and protein binding.
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