The Nursing Student Is Preparing a Presentation for the Class

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nursing student is preparing a presentation for the class on the relationship of ligands to receptors. Which explanation should the student include in the presentation?

• A) "The drug ligand works like a key that fits into a lock, which is the receptor protein in the neuron."
• B) "The drug ligand is the door that opens into the house, which is the neuron."
• C) "The receptor protein is like a flame that ignites the stove, which is the drug ligand."
• D) "The drug ligand works like a comforter, providing a protective cover for the receptor protein."

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Definitions:

Communicate

The act of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between two or more entities, either verbally or non-verbally.

UWB

Ultra-Wideband, a wireless communication protocol that uses a very low energy level for short-range, high-bandwidth communications over a large portion of the radio spectrum.

NFC

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a set of communication protocols that allow two electronic devices, one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone, to establish communication by bringing them within a few centimeters of each other.

Short-Range Wireless

Wireless communication technologies designed for short distances, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC, typically used in consumer electronics for connecting devices.