Veterinary Pharmacology
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Which of the following is NOT a source of drugs according to the text?

  • Fungi (correct)
  • Minerals
  • Plants
  • Microorganisms
  • What is the primary function of drugs as mentioned in the text?

  • Change the basic nature of biological functions
  • Prevent the occurrence of biological functions
  • Alter the rate at which existing biological functions proceed (correct)
  • Create new biological functions
  • Which of the following is an example of a drug derived from animals?

  • Morphine
  • Aspirin
  • Human insulin (correct)
  • Penicillin
  • How are drugs classified based on therapeutic use or class?

    <p>Based on their dominant mechanism of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of synthetic drugs according to the text?

    <p>Chemical synthesis in laboratories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a drug receptor?

    <p>To act as a binding site for the body's natural chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug target is responsible for altering cellular function by binding to protein target sites?

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

    What is the function of an agonist?

    <p>It activates a receptor to produce a response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug target is responsible for facilitating the movement of molecules across cell membranes?

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

    What is the process of receptor regulation?

    <p>The adjustment of receptor sensitivity in response to drug exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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