Drugs That Act by Mimicking the Normal Substrate of an Enzyme

question 48

Multiple Choice

Drugs that act by mimicking the normal substrate of an enzyme, thereby blocking its active site, are called ______.

• A) inhibitors
• B) blockers
• C) competitive inhibitors
• D) noncompetitive inhibitors

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Definitions:

Anal Fissure

A small tear in the lining of the anus, often causing pain and bleeding during bowel movements.

Sentinel Pile

A skin tag or small lump that develops at the edge of an anal fissure, often serving as a sign of underlying anal or rectal issues.

Collecting Area

A designated space or container used for gathering specimens or materials for analysis or disposal.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down, mechanically and chemically, in the gastrointestinal tract and converted into absorbable forms.