Methadone Is a Drug Given to Treat Heroin Addicts

question 24

Multiple Choice

Methadone is a drug given to treat heroin addicts. It works by binding to the same receptors as heroin but with greater affinity, thereby preventing heroin from binding. This is an example of

• A) competition.
• B) down-regulation.
• C) signal transduction.
• D) agonistic behavior.
• E) up-regulation.

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