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?

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

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What is the primary function of a drug receptor?

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

<p>Enzymes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an agonist?

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

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What is the process of receptor regulation?

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Sources of drugs

Natural, synthetic, or semi-synthetic origins of medications.

Primary function of drugs

To alter the rate of ongoing biological processes in the body.

Animal-derived drugs

Medicines sourced from biological products of animals.

Classification of drugs

Grouping drugs based on their primary mechanism of action.

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Synthetic drugs

Drugs created through chemical synthesis in laboratories.

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Drug receptors

Binding sites in the body for natural chemicals and drugs.

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Enzymes as drug targets

Proteins that alter cellular function when bound by drugs.

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Function of agonists

Substances that activate receptors to elicit a response.

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Transporters in drug action

Molecules that help move substances across cell membranes.

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Receptor regulation

Adjusting receptor sensitivity following drug exposure.

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