A Drug Designed to Inhibit the Response of Cells to the Steroid

question 11

Multiple Choice

A drug designed to inhibit the response of cells to the steroid hormone aldosterone would almost certainly result in which of the following?

• A)lower cytoplasmic levels of cAMP
• B)an increase in receptor tyrosine kinase activity
• C)a decrease in transcriptional activity of certain genes
• D)a decrease in G protein activity

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Deadweight Loss

An economic efficiency loss that occurs when market equilibrium is not achieved or when externalities are present, leading to a loss of total welfare.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is unattainable.

Units Bought

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